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It's Fashion Revolution Week!
One of the manifesto points of - the one we will focus on - is that 鈥渇ashion never unnecessarily destroys or discards but mindfully redesigns and recuperates in a circular way. Fashion is repaired, reused, recycled and upcycled. Our wardrobes and landfills do not overflow with clothes that are coveted but not cherished, bought but not kept.鈥�
A problem associated with fast fashion is the . The nature of fast fashion means that huge quantities of clothing are produced, often using environmentally-damaging materials and processes. Furthermore, each year just in the UK, , ending up in landfill (20%) or burnt (80%) in incinerators? The amount of material being recycled to make new clothes is less than 1%.
- Use points to donate your unwanted sportswear
- Check the nearby
- Find a to rehome your running shoes
- Buy from and donate to local charity shops
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