7 Strategies to help you shop smarter, wear longer, and reduce environmental impact
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Show Notes
Welcome to episode 7 of The Thread Report! In the past few weeks, Jackie has been talking a lot about sustainability, the cost of fast fashion, and interviews with some of the future leaders of fashion, but with all of that knowledge, what can you do to become a more conscious consumer? In this episode, Jackie shares 7 strategies to help you become a smarter shopper, wear your clothing longer and reduce your contribution to the global impact of the fashion industry.
Time Stamps
[1:00] The first tip will help you make smarter chives when you shop, and stop you from being one of the 55% of people who will make an impulsive purchase today.
[1:53] While tip two may not be for everyone and tip 3 seems so simple, they both definitely play a massive role in reducing the environmental impact of fast fashion.
[3:14] How often do you think about the logistics of your purchase before adding an item to your cart and hitting the checkout? Tip 4 will have you thinking about the packaging and transportation of your shopping experience every time you make a purchase.
[4:50] What does supporting local have to do with sustainability? Tips 6 breaks down how that choice impacts not only your closet, but the fashion industry as a whole.
[5:43] Tip 7 addresses the massive global issue of textile waste, and how you can do your part to combat it and reduce the overall impact it has on the world by doing your simple, significant, small part.
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