Shop Second-hand
#MoveTheDate Solutions
Personal / Community: Personal action
Population sub-categories: Women empowerment, Education, training
Description: Buying pre-loved clothing, as opposed to supporting traditional fast fashion, prevents textiles from being sent to landfills and encourages sustainable consumer practices. Women own and manage many consignment shops, some of which partner with local vendors and, in doing so, encourage customers to support the local economy.
Website about this solution: http://www.dejavuwesterville.com/
Why I love this solution: I have always enjoyed thrifting and find many unique treasures that most people would throw away without a second thought. There is so much untapped potential in the circular economy, which I love to support!