3 Ways To Make Your Wardrobe More Eco-Friendly

We should all be conscious of where our clothes come from and also how we dispose of them, as both of these things have a direct impact on the environment. Here are three simple ways that you can make your wardrobe more eco-friendly!

Don’t Wash Them After Every Wear

One simple way to make your wardrobe more eco-friendly is to wash items less often. Of course, there are exceptions where items will need to be washed, such as underwear, socks or if an item is clearly dirty or smelly. However, there are plenty of items in your wardrobe that won’t need washing after every wear.

For example, Levi’s suggest only washing jeans once a month, as not only is this good for the environment as less water and electricity is used, but your clothes will also last much better than if you wash them after every wear. You will save money, time and your clothes will also last longer. Also, with items like tracksuits, if you wear a t-shirt underneath the hoodie, you will be able to wear it multiple times without washing it.

So, where you can, avoid washing clothing after every wash. You might need to try airing out clothes, for examples your jeans and hoodies, rather than folding them and thinking they need to be washed as they don’t smell fresh.

Ask Yourself If You Will Wear Items 30 Times

Before buying a new item for your wardrobe, ask yourself whether you will wear it 30 times. If not, you shouldn’t buy it, as you are likely to wear it a couple of times and then dispose of it. Not only does this waste resources and money, but it is also terrible for the environment.

This will encourage you to think twice before buying an on-trend piece that is likely to go out of fashion the following year. Instead, you will be investing in quality pieces you will wear for years on end. To do this, look for items that can transition between seasons and will never go out of style.

You should also look for diverse pieces of clothing that will look really different depending on what you wear with it. For example, if you buy a plain tracksuit, you can wear it as it is. However, you could also wear the hoodie with jeans or shorts, and the joggers with other jumpers or t-shirts. You have plenty of different outfit options from just two pieces of clothing.

Buy Second Hand

When buying new clothes, you should always aim to shop second hand, for many different reasons. Firstly, it saves you money. You will very rarely pay full price for a second-hand item even though it is of great quality.

Also, it is fantastic for the environment. The demand for fast fashion is reduced and you help to extend the life cycle of a piece of clothing to prevent it from going to landfill. Second-hand clothing also has so much more character.

Look in your local charity shops, thrift stores or online second-hand shops to find one-of-a-kind clothing at a really good price.

Final Thoughts

Just a small moment of consideration can make a big difference when it comes to the environment, so let’s all try to make our wardrobe more sustainable!