The shopping rate in the UK is higher than that of the rest of Europe, with around two tonnes of clothing items being purchased every two minutes. Given this, it is imperative that sustainable shopping is practiced so that consumerism does not get the better of us and harm our environment. In this article, we discuss four ways in which our Kids Clothing Shop Online can help you shop sustainably.
Use your clothes for longer
The key to sustainable shopping is to consume lesser, and throw out less clothing waste. The easiest way to do that is to use your clothes for as long as you possibly can. Store them appropriately so that they last longer, mend small tears and make alterations when your body changes in size. By holding on to your clothes for nine months longer than you usually do, you can reduce the negative impact of that garment on the environment by 30%.
Sell or donate your clothes
If you have clothes that you do not want to wear any longer, you can always sell or donate them, rather than throw them away. Research reveals that over three quarters of the population choose to discard, and noy recycle clothes. In fact, an average household in the UK throws away over 300 tonnes of clothing every year. Our kids clothing shop online, doubles up as a purchaser of preloved clothes, so that you can reduce the clothing waste from your household. If your preloved clothes do not meet our quality standards, we will donate them on your behalf. This way, we can all play a part in reducing the clothing waste crisis in UK.
Shop second hand clothes
Shopping second hand is sustainable and affordable. As no new garment is being made, the carbon footprint of the clothing industry is reduced when you shop second hand. This is also another way to ensure that clothes get to be used till the end of their life cycle. The icing on the cake is that second hand clothes are extremely affordable, and you can find unique styles and designer items too. Stores like Heidi Boo sell affordable sustainable clothing in the UK. By shopping with us, you can make both your child, and the environment happy.
Support sustainable clothing stores
Shopping from our stores that sell Affordable Sustainable Clothing in the UK is another way in which you can be environment-friendly. At Heidi Boo, our motto is to ‘re-use, re-wear, and re-love’ clothes. By shopping from us, you support us in this mission of ours and together we can reduce the clothing waste in the UK and the negative environmental impact it has.
