Collective for Change
Time's up for fashion waste.
The fashion industry over-produces. This wasteful tradition is pressuring our planet’s resources. The solution? This week, we’re calling on our Fashion Activists to sell what they don’t wear! From 17th-25th April, we’re partnering with The OR Foundation and we’ll make a donation for every listing. On top of this, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a 1 000€/$1 000/£1 000/HKD10 000/AUD1 600/SGD1 600 voucher. The more you list, the more chances to win! Let’s change fashion. Every second counts!
Every second, over 4,700 tons of clothing are made.*
That’s the same weight as 8 double-decker aeroplanes.
Every second, fashion production contributes 66 tons of CO2 to the atmosphere.**
That’s the same as driving a car around the planet 5 times.
Every second, over 1.4 million litres of water are used to make over 200 pairs of jeans.***
That’s the equivalent to half an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Every second, 15 kg of synthetic fabric fibres are washed into the ocean.****
That’s more than 1,500 plastic bottles.
Every second, a truckful of clothes are burned or sent to landfill.*****
Every second counts.
Let’s change fashion. Slow the pace, reduce the waste. Sell what you don’t wear!
Why sell your items?
We’ve partnered with The OR, a charity that fights the impacts of fashion overproduction and overconsumption at the world’s largest repository of clothing waste in Ghana.
For every listing from April 17-25th, we're donating to The OR. Help us reach our target of $24,000 (approximately $24 000/£17 000/HK$180 000/ AU$30 000/ SG$30 000)!
As a reward for taking part and helping us reach our donation target, you'll be entered into a draw to win a 1 000€/$1 000/£1 000/HK$10 000/AU$1 600/SG$1 600 voucher. The more you list, the more chances to win. Become a true Fashion Activist by committing to buying pre-loved too!
* Fashion Revolution
** McKinsey & Company
*** EcoWatch, Sustainable Fashion Matterz
**** / ***** EMF