Second hand September 2024 

How to be more sustainable:

💚Landfill sites are full of perfectly wearable clothing. Consider donating clothes instead.

💚Selling unwanted clothing is a great way to make some extra income while being more responsible.

💚Garment workers in developing countries from the poorest communities are often employed by fast fashion brands. Avoid buying clothes from fast fashion companies.

💚Try to buy items made from biodegradable or natural materials or recycled fabrics and avoid polyester, nylon and acrylic which require a significant amount of energy to produce and take much longer to decompose.

💚Join the Energy and Sustainability team for our formal and vintage clothing sales/swaps during the year. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and SharePoint to receive further details! 📲

💭Remember to log your actions on the My Greenspace app to earn 500 points for buying second hand and 300 points for taking our fast fashion pledge. Sign up now if you haven't already! My Greenspace app

For more info: greenspace.students@durham.ac.uk