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Why I Try to Thrift 100% of my Clothes
Fast fashion. We’ve heard the term before. We’ve heard that it’s a large contributor to our carbon footprint. We’ve heard that that $5 t-shirt might have a much greater cost when it comes to the environment. So we look around to try to find a better option. But for many of us, it’s difficult to make the jump from spending $5 on a t-shirt to $50, or even $20. And on top of that, spending more money doesn’t necessarily equal ethical production. It can be very difficult to know what really goes into a piece of clothing. How much water was used to grow the cotton? How much unsustainable energy was used to run the machines? How much cheap labor was utilized? It’s nearly impossible to know. But, when it comes to clothing (and other products), there is another option: The thrift store.
Thrifting has become a bit of a trend, which is great! But we need to make it more than a trend. Whenever you need a new piece of clothing, make it a habit to visit a thrift store, instead of the mall. I made the decision to thrift 100% of my clothes, and let me tell you, it’s not as hard as you might think!
I’m gonna share with you a few reasons why you, too, might want to consider a commitment to thrift 100% of your clothes. But keep in mind, whenever it comes to taking action for the greater good, doing it imperfectly is better than not doing it at all. If you feel more…
