How to help

Consumers have the power to change the trajectory of fast fashion. Here are a few important things you can do:

1. Educate yourself about sustainable clothing.
2. Buy less and shop for quality over quantity.
3. Choose natural materials: organic cotton, linen, or hemp.
4. Buy 100% recycled fabrics: 100% recycled polyester, viscose (rayon), etc.
5. Research brands to identify those that are ethical and practice transparency and sustainability.
6. Choose brands that are manufactured in their own community and connected to the place, people behind them, local economy, and environment.
7. Buy second-hand clothing.
8. Swap clothes with a clothes swap group or start a swap yourself.
9. Learn how to repair your clothes yourself. The longer clothes are kept, the lower their emissions footprint.