Leaves, the temperature and rain are falling. Summer has gone and autumn is here. As the season changes read on to find out how you can make your autumn Eco-friendly.
How to have an Eco-Friendly Autumn
1. Clothes
It can be all too easy to buy new clothes for the new season but even sustainable fashion items come with a cost to the environment, especially if you don't actually need any new items. First of all head to your wardrobe and see what you already have.
- Get out your sewing machine and re-purpose existing clothes into new ones.
- Make your own clothes - learn to knot, sew or crochet.
- Get together with a group of friends and have a clothes swap party.
- If you do need new clothes then buy "new to you" from second hand stores and online.
- If buying totally new go for quality clothes made from natural materials in a timeless style that will last the test of time.
- If you have clothes you really don't want and can't give to friends downgrade them to something else such as cleaning cloths. T-Shirt bags or use them in the garden to protect plants. This post has 7 ideas to keep clothes out of landfill.
