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Second Hand September

Your task is to only buy second hand clothes and items for 30 days. Choose a more planet, ethical, and money friendly way to shop this September.  How will you reduce, recycle, or re-use your items and clothing?

Why Second Hand?

Every year we produce 92 million tonnes of textile waste globally. That's over 2,000,000 lorries worth of clothes! Zara, ASOS, H&M, and Shein are just some of the fast fashion chains responsible for global textile pollution [1].

Newcastle's Second Hand Shops

Green Heart Collective

Based in Gateshead, Green Heart Collective is dedicated to reducing landfill waste - not as a charity shop, but as a business committed to changing the world for the better!

Miller's Auction Rooms

From 10am every Tuesday you can buy auction items in person or online. Miller's offers a huge variety of items including furniture, jewellery, and watches. Find out more here.

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Freegle

Freegle saves items from landfill and helps us avoid buying new. If you're re-arranging your cupboards and find something you don't need, Freegle it!

Charity Shops

See our charity shop page for more information on finding pre-loves clothes and items. We also offer advice on decluttering your home and re-vamping your wardrobe!

Newcastle's Repair Shops

Household Item Repairs

Tailors

Bike Repairs

Clothing Repairs

Shoe Repair

Electrical Repairs

Jewellery Repairs

Appliance Repairs

Learn New Skills

Do you want to save money and upskill? With local repair hubs you can learn to knit, sew, and woodwork. Come along to one of Transition West Gatehead's sessions to start your upcycle journey.

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