Reduce waste in Gloucestershire by reusing clothes
To combat textile waste and help the environment, Gloucestershire Recycles has launched a campaign called Wear Not Waste. The initiative encourages people to reuse clothes through a clothes swap kit, which includes rails, hangers, signs, and mirrors for hosting a pop-up clothes swap. According to a study by Thred Up, sales of second-hand clothing are expected to surpass fast fashion by 2030. In addition to the clothes swap kits, the scheme provides information packs for educators to teach young people about the impact of fast fashion. There is also a competition to win charity shop gift cards. Councillor David Gray supports the initiative, emphasizing the importance of swapping clothes instead of buying new to save money and combat climate change.
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Laura Johnson is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied Environmental Science, Policy, and Management with a concentration in sustainable agriculture. Her research focuses on climate-smart agriculture and resilience strategies for farming communities. Laura works as a sustainability strategist, helping farms in the US transition to practices that are both environmentally sustainable and economically viable.