Second Hand September
Your task is to only buy second hand clothes and items for 30 days. Second Hand September is a moment for all of us to come together to choose a more planet-friendly way to shop.
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].
What you can do
It's easy to just get rid of things, but what if there's a better way?​ Now you know the facts, its time for you to decide how you will reduce, recycle, or re-use your items and clothing. See our Newcastle-based suggestions below or learn more.​
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Newcastle's Second Hand Shops
Learn New Skills
Do you want to save money and upskill? With local repair hubs you can learn to knit, sew, and woodwork.
