The amount of clothes bought in the EU has increased by 40% in recent decades, and the environmental impact of this is enourmous. Every year the textile and clothing industry is responsible for the consumption of 79 billion cubic metres of water, 1715 million tons of C02 emissions and 92 million tons of waste. But vintage fashion is also a fun and cheap way to get your fashion fix. You can even get creative and alter old pieces into modern styles and fits.
Source: European Union, 2019 Find out more at about the UK clothing industry at Wrap