Change takes time - it may feel that ones small contribution goes unnoticed but if every person made a small effort the change would be astronomical. Modifying small everyday habits makes a world of a difference.

 

Consumers throw away shoes and clothing [versus recycle], an average of 70 pounds (31,75 Kg) per person, per year. 

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Not every community has a textile recycling programs, therefor about 85% of this waste goes to landfills where it occupies about 5% of landfill space and the amount is growing. 

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Up to 95% of the textiles that are land filled each year could be recycled. 

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Landfill space is expensive and hard to find. 

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Using recycled cotton saves 20,000 litres of water per kilogram of cotton, a water-intensive crop.

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How can you help?

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Swap share

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One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, right? Create a clothing exchange among your friends. Have a party where each person brings clothes that he or she no longer wants. Trade with your friends so that everyone leaves with fresh items for their wardrobe – without spending a dime or sending anything to the landfill. you are absolutely sure you have finished with an item of clothing - think about donating it to someone or an organisation.

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Resale

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If your are absolutely sure you have finished with an item of clothing why not sell them? It's so easy these days to see items online. Your clothes have served you well so why not cash in on them.

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Donate

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Why not do a good deed and simply donate to someone or an organisation - they will pass it on to someone who would deeply appreciate it and you would have helped someone.

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Think

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Think before you buy. Try to resit the impulse buy. We are programmed to be attracted to a good deal because the price is low, but do you really want or need it? If you are unsure - walk away.

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Sinclair's tips to help the environment

 

Benifits of handwashing

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It has become common place to have the washing machine on a loop cycle, especially if there are many people in the houehold. However, consider that your clothes will actually last longer if you wash them less. We recommend that you wash your garments by hand as often as possible and allow them to hang dry. In many cases simply airing or brushing a garment regulary is sufficient to keep it fresh for a longer period of time. For small stains or marks consider spot cleaning.This will effectively save water, energy and prolong the life of your favourite garments.

 

Hang drying

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We encourage and support the old school method of hang drying your clothes whenever possible. The benifits are again - your favourite items will last longer and hold their color and you would be contributing to sustain the enviroment. However, if you must machine wash it is recommended to wash on a 30°C cycle as this temperature helps to reduce electricity. In addition to not using a timble dryer your contrubution to decreasing energy comsumpation would be greatly noticed.  

 

Green drycleaning

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When you simply must use a profesional dry cleaner, try to go for an eco or green dry cleaner. Most dry cleaners use a high percentage of harmful chemicals that has a negative affect on the enviroment, thus your health and your childrens.