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Your How-to Guide for Successfully Consigning Clothing (Plus a list of consignment stores in the Lower Mainland BC)
In the summer I had my first experience with consigning clothing and that got me thinking about how there is so much talk about where to buy our secondhand clothing, but not as much about how those shops get filled up! This is why I wanted to share about how to consign your clothing, what is consignment, and a list of options for consignment stores in the Lower Mainland, BC. What is Consignment? Before we get into how to consign your clothing, you might be wondering what it means to consign clothing. Consignment refers to an arrangement where you (the consignor) delivers items to a store (the consignee) for the…
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Secondhand September: Embracing Conscious Consumption
Secondhand September is a month-long initiative encouraging all of us to explore and embrace the world of secondhand fashion and goods. This global movement is not just about finding great deals—it’s about making a positive impact on our planet and our communities. Along with Platsic-Free July, Secondhand September is one of our favourite months: Alison and I are both avid secondhand and thrift shoppers and a month that focuses on the benefits of secondhand items will always be exciting for us! The Rise of Secondhand September Secondhand September was initiated by Oxfam, a UK-based charity organization, as part of its broader mission to promote sustainable fashion and reduce waste. The…
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10 Reasons to Shop at Thrift Stores (and 3 fun things I’ve found recently!)
Thrift stores are some of my favourite places, but I get that not everyone is ready to embrace the idea of shopping second hand stores. If you’re wondering why to do so, I’m sharing 10 reasons to shop at thrift stores and also have a few fun things to share that I’ve found second hand. 10 Reasons to Shop at Thrift Stores From living sustainably to having fun, there are so many reasons to shop at thrift stores. Here are 10 reasons to consider if you’re wondering why to shop second hand. 1. Reduces textile waste Thrift stores give clothes a second life, diverting them from landfills where they would…
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Second Hand September: How you can join in!
What is Second Hand September? Second Hand September is a campaign, started by Oxfam in 2019, to encourage purchasing only second hand clothing items for the 30 days of the month. We’re a couple of weeks in to September, but it’s not too late to join in. And continuing Second Hand September practices beyond the 30 days of the month is, of course, a great idea as well! Fast fashion has sold society on the idea that people constantly need new clothes, which results in the world consuming 80 billion new pieces of clothing each year–a 400% increase from 2 decades previous. Source: The True Cost Why purchase used? The…
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Climate Change Collective: What you can do!
Welcome to the Climate Change Collective! This week we’re excited to dive into the topic of how climate change impacts our day-to-day lives. Michelle at Boomer Eco Crusader started this conversation on her blog last week with her post “Welcome to the Climate Change Collective“. We’ve joined up with a number of other bloggers to form the Climate Change Collective and explore this climate change topic further. About the Climate Change Collective The Climate Change Collective was born out of an exchange that took place between Michelle and Jamie in the comments section of a Jamie Ad Stories blog post. Jamie and Michelle both care deeply about the impact of…
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Waste Reduction Week and the 7 Important Theme Days
Waste Reduction Week has started and is running from October 18 – 24, 2021. Last year we focused on one day of the week, looking at how to upcycle t-shirts and reduce textile waste. This year, we are going to briefly share each theme day with you. What is Waste Reduction Week? Waste Reduction Weeks began happening around Canada back in the 1980’s but, 20 years ago in 2001, Waste Reduction Week became official. With a focus on a circular economy, Waste Reduction Week is a national program run by the Circular Innovation Council. Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a year-round program, focused on the principles of circular economy, resource…
