Sara Hinz had begun to think she’d never find the perfect wedding dress. The budget-conscious mechanical engineer wanted something magical that didn’t cost the earth financially or in terms of carbon footprint.
Buying second-hand, however, wasn’t proving easy and as someone whose work involves focusing on sustainable initiatives for buildings, it went against the grain to buy a brand-new gown she’d only wear once.
“My job involves reducing the carbon footprint of building designs, so it’s instinctive for me to extend that thinking in
