Love That Pre-Loved Clothing

Love that pre-loved

Clothing! by Margaret DeStefano

The fashion resale industry is causing a monumental shift in consumer habits. As more people use clothing apps to buy and sell pre-loved fashion, secondhand clothing is getting a fresh start. The fashion resale industry is estimated to grow to $77 billion by 2025. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 11.3 million tons of textile waste were thrown into landfills by Americans in 2018. Despite the environmental harm and labor issues that have resulted from the fast fashion and faux fur industries growth, there are many ways to reduce the impact. Here’s a few ideas: 1) Reduce clothing waste by refraining from buying into micro-trends. By shopping for the weather seasons rather than following small month-long trends, the amount of cheap clothing thrown away will certainly decrease. 2) Re-purpose old clothing; by turning a torn shirt into a Pinterest DIY or rag for cleaning, an item can have a second life. 3) Buy from second-hand thrift stores to help keep clothes out of landfills. 4) Donating clothing or shoes that are still in good condition can help others in finding quality items for an affordable price. Also, while you're donating, look for great buys for yourself at resale stores!

For more information about how to fight clothing waste and advocate for sustainable production practices, visit the United Nations Alliance for Sustainable Fashion website: www.unfashionalliance.org

Blueberries

a super food!

by Margaret DeStefano

Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and potassium. They’re also great for your heart and act as a natural anti-inflammatory. Why not add them to cereal, yogurt, or your favorite dessert? Your body will love you for it! Harvard researchers have found that blueberries (and strawberries) help lower the risk of a heart attack by 32%. Dark fruits like blueberries and blackberries are loaded with antioxidants with fight free radicals, which can cause damage wherever they go, including in the brain. Your body doesn't create antioxidants, so you have to eat foods that have them. Snack on fresh berries, use frozen ones in smoothies, or cook them down in a pot with a little water and a squeeze of lemon juice to make a compote perfect for spooning on top of yogurt. Recipe: Easy Blueberry Smoothie. Blend 2 cups frozen blueberries and 1 cup almond milk. Enjoy!

Emotional Freedom Techniques Mia Simmons

Cert-1, ADV, Level 3 • Certified EFT Practitioner Practice Established 2006 • mia@miasimmons.com 805.528.7586 • www.miasimmons.com EFT consists of fingertip tapping on meridian end-points. Research shows EFT influences positive Neuroplasticity and supports the healing of PTSD, anxiety, stress, fear, phobias and depression, and reduces cortisol levels. EFT balances the activity of the parasympathetic and sympathetic regions of the brain, making EFT a powerful healing tool.