Did you know the fashion industry accounts for 10% of global emissions? That’s more than the emissions from flying and shipping combined.
The impacts from carbon, wastewater pollution, unethical manufacturing, and disposal practices are great reasons to make different clothing choices. We can reduce our impact from textiles and fashion by:
- Reducing what we buy new
- Repair what you have
- Share, swap and donate
- Buy pre-loved and unique from charity shops, markets and online
Local help
Portsmouth has lots of pre-loved clothing options, whether you need some help with school uniforms or you’re after a one-of-a-kind outfit:
- Free school uniform can be found here
- Our University of Portsmouth undertake world-leading research and sustainable fashion design courses
- Portsmouth hosts a number of big market events. Search “kilo sale” where items are sold by weight