{"id":580,"date":"2020-04-20T14:03:30","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T13:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/?p=580"},"modified":"2020-04-20T15:49:52","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T14:49:52","slug":"whomademyclothes-a-fashion-revolution-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/2020\/04\/20\/whomademyclothes-a-fashion-revolution-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"#whomademyclothes? A Fashion Revolution initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_181743-copy-900x675.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Claire Tymoshyshn<\/strong><br><em>Business School Green Impact team member<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During April, the Business School\nGreen Impact Team are focusing on Waste and Recycling. As this week is Fashion\nRevolution week, and we all buy and wear clothes, I thought it would be helpful\nto explain how to get involved in this great way to reduce your waste and\nincrease your recycling activity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Did you know\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>By extending the life of clothing by just 9 extra\nmonths of active use, you would reduce Carbon, Water and waste footprints by\naround 20-30%.<\/li><li>Estimates suggest that one garbage truck of\ntextiles is landfilled or incinerated every second around the world.<\/li><li>In the UK alone, 38 million items of new clothing\nare bought every week and 11 million go to landfill.<\/li><li>A huge 95% of discarded clothing can be recycled or\nupcycled.<\/li><li>The Fashion industry has an annual Carbon Footprint\nof 3.3 billion tonnes &#8211; that\u2019s 3.5 times greater than the aviation industry.<\/li><li>The value of unused clothing in British wardrobes\nis around \u00a330 billion, while \u00a3140 million worth of clothing goes into landfill\neach year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/fashion-1031469_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>A victim of the fashion industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have all fallen victim to\ncheap fast-fashion and purchasing those \u2018must have\u2019 items of clothing that\nnever see the light of day after the \u2018new\u2019 novelty wears off. In the news we read\nabout the negative environmental impact of fast fashion; the increasing levels\nof textile waste sent to landfill, water pollution, the use of toxic chemicals.\nAll this sits precariously alongside articles about slave labour and dangerous\nworking conditions in which our clothing is made, but still, we continue to\nindulge, all the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? It\u2019s not because we\u2019re evil\nor bad people, it\u2019s because we are caught in a habitual cycle of believing we\neither \u2018need\u2019 or \u2018should\u2019 have that thing, whatever it may be. How can we break-free\nfrom societal pressure and forgo the rush of dopamine we get from each purchase?\nAs consumers, we have the power to question the brands who are making our\nclothes, as well as shop in an alternative, more sustainable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/rolls-of-fabric-1767504_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Make a difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, 20 \u2013 26 April 2020, is\nFashion Revolution Week: let your voice be heard and consider making a few\nsmall changes that, on a global scale, could make a huge difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What is Fashion Revolution Week and how can I get involved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fashionrevolution.org\/about\/\">Fashion Revolution week<\/a>, a campaign run by Fashion Revolution, was created to encourage consumers to take a stand in the fashion industry. You are encouraged to tag pictures of yourself or your clothes on social media and ask those brands <em><strong>#whomademyclothes<\/strong><\/em>. Producers are encouraged to respond with the hashtag <em><strong>#imadeyourclothes<\/strong><\/em> and to demonstrate transparency in their supply chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also opt to take the challenge of refreshing your wardrobe without buying new clothes; shopping second hand, swapping with a friend, renting special pieces, and trying DIY customisation, all using <em><strong>#haulternative<\/strong><\/em> in your social media posts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you tag the Business\nSchool (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sussexubusiness\/\">@sussexubusiness<\/a>) in your #whomademyclothes and #haulternative posts on Instagram so we\ncan share them with our community throughout the week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Read next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/2020\/04\/20\/10-top-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-clothing\/\">10 top tips for getting the most out of your clothing<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-2048x1537.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/files\/2020\/04\/IMG_20200419_190453-copy-900x675.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Get involved in Fashion Revolution Week by using #whomademyclothes or #haulternative<br>Photo: Claire Tymoshyshyn &#8211; trying on some great clothes in a charity shop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Useful resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/fashionrevolution\/docs\/fr_2020_getinvolved_citizens_single\">Get involved in the Fashion Revolution #imadeyourclothes campaign<\/a> and let your voice be heard by brands and your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/fashionrevolution\/docs\/fr_2020_getinvolved_haulternative-comingsoon\">Get involved in the Fashion Revolution #haulternative campaign<\/a> \u2013&nbsp; check out the Haulternative guide for loads of great tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How ethical is my brand? <a href=\"https:\/\/goodonyou.eco\/about\/\">Download the app<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Online second-hand clothing store suggestions:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.co.uk\/\">Vinted<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.depop.com\/\">Depop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/\">Ebay<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.preloved.co.uk\/\">Preloved<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.vestiairecollective.com\/\">Vestiaire<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loopster.co.uk\/\">Loopster<\/a> (great for children\u2019s wear)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Pay-as-you-feel clothing repairs:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/brightonrepaircafe.wordpress.com\/\">Repair caf\u00e9 Brighton<\/a><\/li><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lewesrepaircafe.org.uk\/\">Repair caf\u00e9 Lewes<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Local clothing repair workshops and alteration services:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sewinbrighton.co.uk\/dressmakers.html\">Brighton Sewing School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolly.uk.com\/\">Dolly Clothing<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Bra recycling:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smallsforall.org\/get-involved\/donate\/\">Smalls for All<\/a> would like your gently worn or unwanted bras.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk\/recycling\/bra-recycling\/\">Against Breast Cancer<\/a> have a drop off point in Brighton at Ann Summers or can be posted directly.<\/li><li>Bras unsuitable for reuse can be recycled in clothing textile containers at household waste recycling centres, or in H&amp;M stores.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Claire TymoshyshnBusiness School Green Impact team member During April, the Business School Green Impact Team are focusing on Waste and Recycling. 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