#savingourplanet

In recent years there has been a change in consumer trends towards more sustainable and intelligent models. The trend of the collaborative economy has helped us to leave behind old cliches on the purchase of a second-hand item, and this mindset-change allows us to have a feeling of pride in getting the best opportunities.

Everyone who has children knows the amount of clothing that is accumulated. The babies and children grow very fast, the clothes are too small with few uses and drawers' cabinets are filled quickly. Here some tips to buy in secondhand stores:

Go early in the morning, especially after the weekend.

Think about what you need before entering the store and look for that garment in the first place. For example: jeans, go straight to that section and focus there.

Do not go crazy for the prices. Take a deep breath and buy what you're really going to use.

Buy quality brands

Check the garment everywhere. Look at the seams, if you see that they have threads or are ripped, you better not take a chance. Pay close attention to stains, learn to differentiate those that will come out of the oil wash, which will never leave.

When you get back home, put everything in the washing machine to remove the dust and the smell (except what the label indicates dry cleaning). Remember that these clothes were long stored and may have mites.

If you are allergic to dust or chemical killers, take your precautions.

In our society, it is very common for clothing to be discarded as soon as a stain, hole or slight damage occurs. There is also the "fast fashion" phenomenon of mass production and consumption that increases at the same rate at which trends are undergoing modifications.

But it turns out that clothes can also be recycled, adding distinctive details that will renew our wardrobe at a very low cost. The creative possibilities are numerous, and the savings will also suit your pocket.

Why is it important to recycle clothes?

Our Planet!!

Practically, all the clothes we wear have been made with cotton fibers, wool, silk or so-called synthetic fibers.

The first three are of natural origin. The artificial or synthetic fibers are obtained through chemical processes derived from petroleum.

Yes, of that fossil fuel so polluting that it continues to contribute to raising the global temperature of the planet.

In the manufacturing process chemical processes harmful to the environment are involved, because dyes, coatings and mercerization processes are also used.

That is why it is very important to reuse the clothes that can be removed from the closet or buying secondhand, because in this way we are contributing to reduce the impact on the environment. Not to mention the amount of savings in electricity and water also involved in making clothes in factories.

How can we help?

Accessorizing your forgotten outfits

Buying from Secondhand stores and websites

Donating or trading with friends and community events

Reusing

Buying from environmentally conscious companies

Advantages:

Saving money

Improving your creativity potential

Reuse Promoting

Reduction in the use of fertilizers and chemicals

Reduction of water discharge