How to detox your clothing
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Your support makes all the difference.* Line dry instead of tumble dry to drastically reduce clothing environmental impact
* Wash at low temperatures using environmentally friendly detergent and iron only where necessary – ironing uses large amounts of energy
* Make do and mend. Prolong the lifespan of a garment by finding a local tailor or buying a sewing kit to fix rips and lost buttons. Dry cleaners often offer low-cost repairs
* Never chuck clothes in the bin. Gift them to charity, pass them on or turn them into cleaning rags
* See new clothes as an investment. Pay more for higher quality clothes that will last season after season
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