7Rs of Fashion Pledge I pledge to participate in the 7Rs of Fashion in order to reduce my fashion footprint! Name * First Name Last Name City * Email * I pledge to: Reduce * Reduce new clothing purchases by 25% Do fewer and fuller loads of laundry and hang dry clothing (instead of tumble dry) to reduce water and energy consumption Share a social media post using a hashtag such as #7Rsoffashion, #lovedclotheslast or #30wears Reuse * Attend or host a clothing swap Shop at thrift, consignment, and vintage stores Borrow or lend clothing with friends, family, neighbours Refuse plastic shopping bags (bring your own shopping bag) Resale * Shop your closet to see if you have items that could be resold. A great activity to declutter our wardrobe and truly understand the value of our clothes Take care of clothing items so that they have a better resale value (laundry care, remove stains, repair etc) Research different ways to resell your clothing in your neighborhood community (FB marketplaces, local shops), and second-hand consignment platforms (e.g. ThredUp, Poshmark) Check your favorite brand for buy back programs too. More and more retail shops are starting up a second hand merchandise programs Repurpose * Crop, embroider, distress, or patch something to give it new life Make a scrunchie, tote bag or other accessory out of unused textiles Do a Pinterest search on DIY ideas and how to upcycle clothing Repair * Replace lost buttons; repair broken hems, ripped seams, holey-toed socks Watch YouTube tutorials to learn how to improve sewing and mending skills Support the tailors, alterations and shoe repair places in your area Rent * Use a service (such as Fitzroy Rentals, Reheart or Beyond the Runway) to rent an item you would otherwise have limited use for (eg. formal dresses) Search for local peer to peer rental and swapping apps active in your area Find online community groups for swapping clothes. If there aren't any, start one! Recycle (last resort) * Use clothing donation bins or find in store take-back programs (e.g. H&M, Uniqlo) to recycle clothing properly Buy clothing made with repurposed/deadstock or organic materials Can we subscribe you to the free Fashion Takes Action monthly newsletter? * Yes, please! No, thanks. Thank you for taking the 7Rs of Fashion Pledge.
