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St Mary’s Eco-Hub April Tip of the Month

26th March 2025
General, St Mary's

Here are some eco-tips for April, brought to you by the Eco-Hub. 

The Problem…

  • The fashion industry has a major adverse environmental impact and accounts for around 10% of global carbon emissions.
  • It takes about 2,700 litres of water to produce one cotton T shirt and textile dying is the second largest polluter of water globally.
  • The world produces around 100 million tons of textile waste annually and currently less than 1% is recycled.

Some easy tips to help…

  • Buy less, choose better – invest in quality.
  • Support ethical and sustainable brands.
  • Enjoy shopping for second-hand clothes in charity shops, second hand clothes shops and online or Vinted. (You can get some great quality items.)
  • Recycle – donate/re-purpose old clothes instead of throwing them away.
  • Wash smarter – use lower temperatures and a micro-plastic filtering bag for nylon, acrylic and polyester.

Go deeper…

Treat yourself to a (second-hand?) book on sustainable fashion such as ‘Fashionopolis’ by Dana Thomas.

‘…because the earth is the Lord’s…’

For further information contact the Eco Hub ecohub.stmarys@gmail.com