5R’S OF FASHION for Consumer Surplus
Do your bit and embrace the 5 R's of Fashion to minimize your fashion footprint!
REDUCE
- Reduce new clothing purchases by 25%
- Attend or host a clothing swap. shop or borrow from charity stores
- Buy more classics and style them for different looks
REFUSE
- Say NO blended fabrics
- Say NO to fast fashion
- Say NO to artificial dyes
- Say NO to packaging made of plastic
REPURPOSE
- Repurpose your surplus garments into innovative products. For example, Bags, Jewellery etc
- Donate to organizations that Up Cycle garments
RESALE
- Look for fashion Charity / Thrift stores and rental libraries in your area
- Research different ways to resell your clothing in your neighborhood community (FB marketplaces, local shops), and second- hand consignment stores
RECYCLE
- Use clothing donation bins or find in store takeback programs (ie H&M, Uniqlo) to recycle clothing properly
- Buy clothing made with recycled/organic materials