Why Thrift?
Thrifting is becoming more popular, with charity shops in the UK gaining a growth by 27.2% in 2021 (Statista, 2021). But what is the reasoning for this and why should you join in on this growing trend? This blog post will delve into the benefits of thrifting at local charity shops to both the consumer and local charities . What are the benefits? Sustainability One of reasons to thrift at your local charity shop is to have a more sustainable life style. Fashion production alone contributes up to 10% of humanity's carbon emissions, with 85% of all textiles ending up in the dump each year (World Economic Forum, 2020). Choosing to shop second hand is an easy way to reduce your carbon foot print, by stopping clothes ending up in a landfill and reducing your contribution to production of new goods. 🌏🪴 Contributing to Charity The money that is made from the items you purchase while thrifting in a charity shop goes directly to charity. Here is a list of some examples ...
