There are enough clothes on the planet now for the next six generations! In Ireland alone, millions of items of clothing end up in landfills each year...
Not enough is being done to tackle the climate crisis. It's time the fashion industry has a new trend- it's time for fashion that doesn't cost the earth.
Our Second Hand September Ambassador this year is award-winning Irish comedian, writer, and actor, Aisling Bea. Taking the mantle from Siobhan McSweeney,
“Anyone who knows me, knows that you will find me at my happiest upside down in a bin- a charity bin that is, having a root for second hand treasures. I am delighted to front this push to support buying pre-loved for the whole family and also to be supporting Oxfam’s wonderful work around the world,” said Aisling.
Known for her warmth, humour and advocacy for sustainability, Aisling is encouraging people across Ireland to join her in saying no to new clothes and yes to second hand.
With the environmental impact of the fashion industry in mind, Oxfam Ireland has teamed up with An Post to launch PostBack, an initiative allowing you to donating pre-loved clothes and items by post, making it easier than ever. All it takes are three simple steps: Prep, Pack and Post.
If you have a shop near you or will be passing by one soon, it might be easier to just drop a donation in. Check where your nearest store or donation banks are by clicking on the button below.
This year, we're launching our Clothing Care Hub, created to share easy hacks to keep your clothes looking good for longer. We'll be partnering with sustainability voices and creators starting with Shannen Healy also known as Green Gal, who's sharing who's sharing key tips on washing, repairing & storage...
Treating your clothes with care means fewer trips to the shop, less waste, and a reduced carbon footprint. Check it out now!
This year, we launched our Clothing Care Hub, created to share easy hacks to keep your clothes looking good for longer. We'll be partnering with sustainability voices and creators starting with Shannen Healy also known as Green Gal, who's sharing key tips on washing, repairing & storage...
Treating your clothes with care means fewer trips to the shop, less waste, and a reduced carbon footprint. Check it out now!
One of the core parts of Second Hand September of course is the amazing things you can find in our 45 shops around the country. So for the third week this year we asked people to go all out in-store to shop, style and nab all the hidden gems Oxfam has to offer.
The fashion industry needs a new trend - to take greater responsibility for its environmental impact and extend the lives of the goods it produce, here are some vital statistics:
- It takes 2,700 litres of water to make one cotton t-shirt — enough for one person to drink for 2.5 years. (Source: WWF International)
- In the UK, WRAP reported that the average wardrobe contains about 118 items, but 30% haven't been worn in over a year.
- There are enough clothes on the planet now for the next six generations (Source: British Fashion Council’s White Paper)
See the climate justice work Oxfam Ireland is doing at the button below and join us in campaigning a better planet at the upcoming National Climate Crisis Demonstration, on Saturday 15th November in Dublin.
To close out Second Hand September, we teamed up with Joe.ie and comedian Bláithín de Burca, who took to the streets of Dublin to find out people's favourite second hand find and what they think of Second Hand September...
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