Everyone is finally starting to care about the globe – so much so that industries and brands in every sector are embracing sustainability because it has become something that matters to their consumers and them. And the fashion industry, like always, keeping up with the trends, has embraced sustainability with open arms and has made it the new modern. Here are some tips to get started if one is looking to join in on the movement and look toward a new age in fashion.

Stay Away From the Petroleum

Petroleum is the primary raw material behind all kinds of plastics and synthetic fabric Acrylic, Nylon and Polyester, to name a few. This product needs to be avoided as much as possible because it takes ages to decompose – literally. It could take any time between 20 – 500 years before it is broken down in the ground, and the rate at which petroleum products are disposed of is a lot faster than the time they take to degrade. But with many eco-friendly alternatives available to choose from, it is no longer a struggle to find ways to replace petroleum-based products. One can now easily find clothing made from natural, biodegradable fabric and even eyewear that is environment-friendly! Brands like Ozeano Vision’s sustainable glasses substitute plastics with biodegradable acetate for their frames which are a lot less harsh on our planet. As a plus, Ozeano Vision’s sustainable glasses even come with eco-friendly packaging so that one can feel thoroughly proud of the responsible purchase.

Upcycling

Like the term suggests, upcycling is essentially taking what one owns and giving it an upgrade – one gets to play the designer this time! This could be anything from turning old rugs into shoes that will never go out of style or turning old pieces of jewellery into a unique style-statement piece. As a bonus, one will be able to reduce the waste and go easy on the pocket simultaneously, all while taking one’s style up a notch.

Try a Hand At Thrifting

Thrift culture is becoming increasingly popular, with people fast realising the worth of buying second-hand (often referred to as ‘pre-loved to promote the practice) clothing. Not only is this pocket-friendly, but thrift culture also lets one get a hold of carefully curated out-of-stock limited edition pieces from every brand known to man; one gets a second chance at owning the styles they missed out on. Moreover, one will have a story to tell behind every purchase they make! Thrifting is different from buying vintage pieces, which tend to be more expensive, so it is often an adventure for thrifters to hunt through the collection in thrift stores to pick out the hidden steals. There is certainly no shortage of thrift stores in the cities in Australia, so here are a few places to start if one is looking to adopt thrift culture.

Think Thrice Before You Trash

This is probably the easiest way to go down the sustainability route – simply hold on to, and cherish clothes and accessories for a little longer. This way, not only is one saving money on shopping sprees that they could certainly go without, but they are also helping reduce the truck-loads of waste that gets dumped into landfills every day. It might seem like this might not create the level of positive impact one is looking to create, but remember, a little always goes a long way.

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