Looking for second-hand items in your local area? Finding a preloved gem is easier than you think. Whether you’re looking for clothes, furniture, décor or electrical appliances you can find them in your local community. Here's a list of suggestions for finding second-hand items:
Fashion Revolution Week marks the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh which killed 1,138 people and injured many more on 24 April 2013. This year, Fashion Revolution Week focuses on the interconnectedness of human rights and the rights of nature.
The textile industry is one of the most polluting and wasteful industries on earth. In the United Kingdom alone, more than 206.456 tonnes of textile waste are produced each year and only the 25% are either reused or recycled.
This webinar supports the launch of North London Waste Authority Textile Waste Campaign “My Wardrobe, My Way” which focuses on sustainable fashion habits as an alternative to fast fashion by making the most of what you already own.
Research shows you’re likely to have at least six items in your wardrobe that you haven’t worn for a year. So what are you waiting for? Dig them out and swap them for something you will wear!
Underwear in 'new' condition which have not been worn can be sold online or given away. Some charity shops will accept used bras or you can take them to one of north London's on-street collection banks or to a reuse and recycling centre (RRC) to be reused or recycled.
If they're in good condition, shoes could be sold online, taken to a charity shop or given away on Freecycle or Freegle.
Alternatively, if they are not in good condition, they can be put in one of north London's on-street collection banks or taken to a reuse and recycling centre (RRC). These shoes will be sold for someone else to wear them.
If shoes are not in good condition and cannot be worn again, they can go in your rubbish bin at home.
Ask if the school offers a take-back scheme. This allows parents to purchase pre-worn uniform at a reduced price. If there is no take-back scheme, consider setting one up with other parents, or ask the school for advice. They may be happy for the uniform to be donated to charity or they could even set up a collection point themselves. They can contact their uniform supplier or Local Education Authority for advice.
Good quality clothing or shoes could be sold online, given away or donated to charity. Alternatively, even if they are not in good condition, they can be deposited in one of north London's on-street collection banks. Search on the Recycle Now website (opens in a new window) or take to a reuse and recycling centre (opens in a new window) (RRC).
Bras in 'new' condition which have not been worn can be sold online or given away. Some charity shops will accept used bras or you can take them to one of north London's on-street collection banks or to a reuse and recycling centre (RRC) to be reused or recycled.
