Let's Talk Ethical Consumerism
We all love to shop, but let's not hurt the planet while we're doing it.
The fashion industry is one of the most wasteful sectors globally. Producing over 100 billion garments annually, while sending an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste to landfills each year. A combination of overproduction, non-biodegradable synthetics and lack of recycling options all contribute to climate change.
What is a Rag Yard?
The lower mainland is home to many clothing & textile recycling depots, commonly referred to as a rag yard!
These recycling depots process unwanted clothing and textiles from all over North America, sorting them for reuse and down-cycling, diverting them from landfills.
rag yards typically process over 1 million pounds of textiles and clothing a month!
Every week we send our skilled vintage pickers to these rag yards to hunt for gems and clothes looking for a second life!
Why shop second hand?
Besides the obvious, not only does it save you money but shopping second hand is a small act with a big impact! Every time you shop second hand you are directly saving clothes from going to a landfill! Wether you are searching for your new look or hunting for pieces to rework, everything you could ever want has already been made!
Shopping second-hand reduces carbon emissions and helps lead the way to a more sustainable economy.
