35) What to Do With Unwanted Clothes (Sustainably!) + Other Q&A episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 22, 2022 · 51 MIN

35) What to Do With Unwanted Clothes (Sustainably!) + Other Q&A

from Conscious Style Podcast · host Elizabeth Joy

I receive questions through Instagram frequently, often I get repeat questions, and I feel like a podcast is a perfect place to answer them, elaborate more on the question, and give you  in-depth responses.So today on the podcast it’s going to be a Q&A solo episode. Yup, just you and me!In this episode, I will talk about:The different options for rehoming your old clothesWhere and how to send or recycle old clothes responsiblyTips for upcycling and recycling damaged clothes that can’t be resold or re-wornWhere to find sustainable underwear, bras, and socksMy recommendations for sustainable fashion platforms or marketplaces (including secondhand ones) If you have a question that you would like me to address in a podcast episode, or invite a guest on to address, you can send me a DM on Instagram @consciousstyle.Make sure you are subscribed to this podcast so that you don't miss those future Q and A's! FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/what-to-do-with-unwanted-clothes/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONSCIOUS EDIThttps://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/edit OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED:EP31 The Reality of the Secondhand Clothing TradeEP17 ​​More Creativity, Less Consumption: Tips from Slow Fashion Stylist Alyssa BeltempoEP7: How to Make the Most of Your Wardrobe with Jess AtkinsEP25 #SwapBeforeYouShop: The Many Benefits of Clothes Swapping with Nicole RobertsonEP23 How Can We Make Fashion Rental More Sustainable? with Eshita Kabra of By RotationEP1 What is Ethical Fashion? Here’s What You Need to KnowEP2 What is Sustainable Fashion + Why Does it Matter?EP3 What is Slow Fashion and How Can You Participate in the Movement?EP4 How to Tell if a Fashion Brand is Green — or Just GreenwashingEP20: How We Can Make Mending Mainstream with Josephine Philips of Sojo GUIDES MENTIONED:How and Where to Recycle Your Old ClothesHow to Host a Clothing SwapConscious Fashion Brands with Online Secondhand MarketplacesOrganic & Eco-Friendly Underwear BrandsSustainable Socks Eco & Organic Bralettes18 Best Online Secondhand Stores to Shop (and Sell!) Preloved Clothes ORGANIZATIONS & APPS MENTIONED:Swap SocietyNuwBy RotationHurrTulerieFree The GirlsFreecycle NetworkTrash NothingTerraCycle BRANDS & ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED :*contains affiliate links*PatagoniaEileen FisherKnickeyOrganic BasicsPactConscious StepPoshmarkDepopPlato's ClosetThe RealRealVestiaire CollectiveMade TradeourCommonplaceConsciouslyGalerie.LAFox HoltEco Fashion LabelsKnow The OriginThe Green LabelsAdjoaaMacondoIkkivi CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH & CONSCIOUS STYLE:WebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTube 

In this Q&A solo episode, I'll share different options for what to do with old or unwanted clothes (that aren't just putting them in bags and dropping them off at a charity shop); tips for upcycling, reusing, and recycling damaged clothes; my personal favorite eco underwear, bras, and socks brands if you don't feel comfy buying those things secondhand; the secondhand stores I shop from; plus a few slow fashion marketplaces to check out if you're looking to make an intentional, new purchase.

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