RECYCLE, REPURPOSE REUSE

THRIFTING & SUSTAINABILITY

From corsets to codpieces & Poodle skirts to parachute pants, fashion has repeatedly proven itself fickle, changing for no other reason than corporate consumption yelling, "Out with the old and in with the new " Throughout the decades, we've watched trends come and go before we've even had the time to participate in them. With clothing going from debut to discount to the dump every season, people were finding it harder to afford the "latest and greatest" and keep up with society's idealistic standards of what you should wear and how you should look. According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency 2018, Americans contributed seventeen million tons of clothing and textile waste to our landfills Between 80 & 100 billion new clothing garments are produced globally every year, and 87% of the materials and fibers go straight into the trash or incinerators adding to the toxicity in our environment That staggering number only pertains to the US alone. These corporate giants have not only been free of accountability for pollution and water waste, but they also are responsible for the advertisement that brainwashes consumers into funding it all.

BY JADE CUELLAR

As concerning as this is, there's definitely a light at the end of this tunnel For the first time in my lifetime, we are witnessing a global shift of consciousness! As people wake up to their individuality and the reality of our dying planet, we are seeing humanity not only take action against these environmentally harmful companies but also look great doing it! How is this possible you ask? Why it's THRIFTING, of course!

Thrift stores have become increasingly popular in the last decade. Known for their great prices and awesome finds, thrift stores are not only helping humanity LOOK amazing & save money, but they are helping our public take action by reducing carbon & chemical pollution caused by clothing and product production, helping our mother earth by cutting down on plastic and the destruction of trees and lowering water consumption! Join the movement today and give yourself the GIFT OF THRIFT by supporting your local thrift stores