We'd all like to dress a little more mindfully, and in order to reverse some of the startling statistics about clothing waste, we need to be more conscious of what we're buying. However, it can be confusing to know where to begin to make our wardrobes more sustainable because there are a lot of complexities. But if you want to start taking steps to make your wardrobe more considered, it's important to know what the fashion equivalent is to buying a reusable bottle and using metal straws.
"Consumer-facing coverage of sustainability often focuses on either disastrous environmental and ethical news or future purchasing behaviour, which can leave us feeling either powerless to make a difference as individuals or confused about where to start," sustainability expert Brooke Roberts-Islam of Techstyler says. There are, however, small changes that are steps in the right direction, from the things to look out for on clothing labels to how you should actually be washing your clothes. I spoke to nine experts who are inciting change in the fashion industry this year to discover their easy tips for making your wardrobe more sustainable.