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SUSTAINABLE FASHION

by Jyotsna Fernandes

The goal is to minimize any Sustainable fashion includes
undesirable environmental how we produce and

impact, reduce strain on consume clothes, Here are some
our resources, decrease accessories, shoes and other approaches you

waste production, etc textiles, in a way that takes can take when
into account both rethinking your
environmental and socio- wardrobe!
economic aspects.

SLOW FASHION – For brands, this means creating in

environmentally friendly as a way which is most considerate of
fewer new items are produced. humanity and the environment.

It involves sticking with what

you have for long period of
time. The key is to buy high

quality pieces that you are
guaranteed to wear for a while,

something that really suits your CLOTHING SWAP –probably

style. Always best to start with one of the most sustainable
some basics! solutions! You’re not only

giving the pieces you get a

new life, but also the ones

you give away to someone
SECOND HAND - Buying
else, a double save from
second hand is another
landfills.
sustainable option as the

pieces already exist,
reducing the negative impact

of excessive production.
Make sure to buy good

quality items!