In the UK, it’s estimated that around 26,000 tonnes of shoe waste are collected and redistributed for reuse each year, but around 143,000 tonnes of discarded shoes typically end up in landfill instead of being reused or recycled. When you next visit your local textile recycling bank, you’ll probably notice a shoe recycling bin alongside
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The UK’s love affair with fast fashion is costing the earth Let’s be honest, here in the UK, we love our fashion; from high street steals to next-day delivery trends, we buy more clothes per person than any other country in Europe. But our appetite for fast fashion comes at a huge cost to the
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Turning unwanted garments into fresh starts for people and the planet. Each year, millions of clothing items are tossed aside, often ending up in landfill sites and quite often some still in good, wearable condition. But what if your old jeans, jackets, or paired shoes could do more than gather dust in your wardrobe or
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How long do we have left until we are at full capacity? In the UK, estimates typically range from six to eight years; but local authorities have been saying this since at least 2010, and we aren’t there yet. This is because EU directives have steadily increased the landfill tax, so councils have been driven to
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Can you help raise funds for homelessness? The nights remain chilly, so let’s remember those who have no choice but to sleep on the streets, lacking the simple comfort of a roof over their heads that many of us take for granted. Even though the winter months may be behind us, freezing temperatures still pose
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