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3 steps to a

zero-waste

WARDROBE

In a fast-fashion world, having a
conscious wardrobe really is as easy

as 1, 2, 3... Kate Arnell shows us how...

How many times have we found four times more than we consumed just two accessories per season – are becoming
ourselves exclaiming, “I have nothing to decades ago. Not so long ago, we had four popular. The idea is to try to focus on what
wear!”despite research telling us that in seasons of fashion. Now we have 52, with you already own, instead of bringing in new
many countries people don't even wear half new clothing appearing on the high street pieces each season. Find the right balance
of the clothing they own? What a waste! Not every week thanks to fast-fashion brands. of clothing for you as long as you're wearing
to mention the polluting ways in which those Most of it is made from cheap synthetic the items regularly.
clothes were made or the unethical working materials and not designed to last. Buying
conditions for the garment makers. Enter the less is one of the best ways to fight our 2 CHOOSE WELL
sustainable wardrobe. In three simple steps unsustainable fast-fashion habits. See if you Thinking carefully and choosing wisely
you could be skipping out not only in style, can limit your clothes shopping to only once when it comes to clothing means we often
but with your eco-conscience at ease. or twice a season. And buy only what you end up with cherished pieces which work
really need and have carefully considered. for our lifestyles and we will love for longer.
1 BUY LESS Capsule wardrobes – where people limit No more impulse purchases!
The world now consumes about 80 billion themselves to a set number of versatile Start by searching for items second-
new pieces of clothing every year, which is and wearable items of clothing, shoes and hand. Not only is this more affordable, it

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