Thrifty planet


Thrifting is good for the planet.

Did you know it takes 700 gallons of water to manufacture a t shirt?
I admit flat out, I thrift mainly because it’s fun, it entertains me, and it appeals to my money-saving soul. A head-to-toe outfit is cheaper than 2 martinis on a Friday night. Thrifting fuels my funky aesthetic. People give me the nicest compliments about how I look and what I am wearing. It’s a great conversation starter. 
 
Vintage is fabulous. Gee, no one else at this event showed up wearing the same 1960s dress.
Bonus! Thrifting is good for the planet, too. I mean we really need to think more about taking care of Mother Earth.
  • It’s estimated that each American throws away 65–85 pounds of textiles every year.
  • That’s 26 billion pounds of textiles dumped in landfills every year.
  • It takes 700 gallons of water to make a t shirt. Who knew?
  • Textile dyeing and treatment contribute up to 17-20 percent of total industrial water pollution. 
  • Save money – that you can spend on traveling.
  • You can buy quality items for less than disposable fashion.
  • You will never show up at an event wearing the same dress as someone else.
  • Take a $5 fashion risk. Try some bold looks that you wouldn’t have taken at a higher price point.

Infographic courtesy of: Reuse Report/Savers
Even if you are freaked out about wearing someone else’s clothes, you can still help the planet by giving yours away (or selling them). Your items don’t have to be perfect to be passed along. There are lots of folks out there who are happy to replace a missing button or fix a ripped stitch.

Emboldened by the $5 opportunity. New with tags.

Good enough for TV.
The wardrobe department on the set of Mr. Mercedes chose my thrifted cocktail dress.
So let’s reuse, repurpose, recycle, and pass it along.


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