Buying clothes

Every year an estimated 300,000 tonnes of used clothing goes to landfill in the UK . There is absolutely no need for any clothing or textiles to make its way into a bin and this is both a significant environmental loss and a missed business opportunity. The Love Your Clothes campaign has been developed together with industry organisations to help change the way the UK consumers buy, use and dispose of their clothing. The ultimate aim is to reduce the environmental impact of clothing across the UK and influence a more circular approach to clothing globally. We are proud to see so many of you taking steps to improve the sustainability of clothing across its lifecycle and reduce the environmental impact of clothing by increasing the active life of the clothes we wear. Let's all keep up the good work for the planet, our clothes and ourselves! Find out more about our campaign and discover our top laundry hacks and upcycling tips here: https://bit.ly/2Jx6Pry

How well do you know your care labels? If you fancy yourself as a bit of a ‘washing whiz' or feel you’re a complete ‘laundry novice’, try our Care Labels quiz to find out whether you know your labels inside out or could do with brushing up on a few! https://bit.ly/2IwiYZj

Check out our latest feature in this article, full of great tips to best care for your clothes. Show your favourite garments some love by washing less and at low temperature while helping the environment! https://bbc.in/2XzufVl

Are you moving out of your Uni House and have accumulated a giant mountain of stuff? Whether it is furniture, clothes or other bits and bobs this great article is helping you move out of your student house without destroying the planet in the process: https://bit.ly/2xAHRzV

Earth Overshoot Day on July 29th marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. ☹️ Clothing makes up 3% of the global Ecological Footprint. Watch this short video from National Geographic to understand how many resources are needed to create your t-shirts and how you can make a difference and help #MoveTheDate. https://bit.ly/2LufThy