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PLANET-FRIENDLY FASHION

We all have to get dressed – most days, anyway. Luckily, there are many ways to shop in a more sustainable way. The ethical fashion movement has made significant progress over the last 10 years, thanks in large part to organisations like Fashion Revolution, which encourages transparency around garment manufacturing. As more brands work in sustainable ways and share information about their supply chains, it becomes a lot easier to dress with the planet in mind.

Second-hand shopping

While hunting through previously worn clothing

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