What is Zero waste, less waste, eco trends And what is it all about?

Extend the life of your clothes

Avoiding wastage of textiles starts with our fewer purchases. The key is to extend the life of the clothes you already own. This requires good garment care. Take the time to learn how to maintain your items. Make sure you wash your clothes according to the washing instructions, at the right temperature and with chemicals. Also find out if you need to use special products for their care. Some brands have a product care page where you can find all the information to make your life easier.

Fix it

Each of us has our favorite clothes. We wear them most often, which exposes them to faster destruction and wear. When you love something and wear it often, it will unfortunately be seen at some point. Assess the situation and see if you can repair your favorite blouse or pants, re-sew buttons or replace the sole with a local shoemaker. Investing in a small repair kit or repairing something will ultimately be cheaper than buying a new garment and will prevent waste. Coming back to footwear - there were a lot of companies that maintain and repair shoes. They can make miracles from an old pair of sneakers - shoes that will be unique on the streets of even the largest cities.

Extend the cycle

Does something no longer fit you or have you stopped wearing it? Don't part with it just yet. There are many YouTube videos showing how to modify our clothing. Get creative by trimming old jeans into shorts, creating a dress from a large men's shirt, or transforming a skirt into a nice top.

Exchange or give back

Think about it - maybe other people would like to wear your unwanted clothes and accessories. Organize a clothes exchange with friends or family members, or look for one in your immediate area. Clothing changes take place regularly in some of the larger cities. Take a look at Facebook events, and maybe one is coming up right now. Then you can come home with some new items too!

If you do not have access to an exchange of clothes, or if your circle of loved ones just has a completely different sense of style (not everyone knows about it!), Then you can donate your clothes to local charities that can give them to those in need. Another option is to donate your clothes to a thrift store or sell them. Maybe someone will give him a second life there.

Recycling

Your clothing may not be repairable ... But that doesn't mean it can't be used any other way. You can cut old T-shirts into cotton cloths which you can then use to clean various surfaces in your home. As a last resort, you can bring used textiles to the garment recycling bin.

 Buy less and make it durable

Finally, it all comes down to consuming less. You can't throw away things that you don't have. Therefore, it is important to choose high-quality items made of durable materials that will serve you for years, not just one season.

Extra tip: prevent microplastic contamination

Worldwide research has shown that 35% of microplastics in the oceans come from clothing. Did you know that washing clothes made of polyester, nylon, acrylic and other synthetic fibers isolates tiny plastic particles? These fibers enter the environment through our sewer systems and contribute to the pollution problem of the oceans. Two tips to prevent this from happening: wash only when necessary, and put your synthetic laundry in a laundry bag to filter out microplastics.