How are we consuming this Christmas?

Recycling

It is estimated that more than 1 million tonnes of textiles are thrown away every year in the UK alone. At least 50% of the textiles we throw away are recyclable, however, the proportion of textile wastes reused or recycled annually in the UK is only around 25%.
Recovery and recycling:-
• Reduces the need for landfill space.
• Reduces pressure on virgin resources.
• Results in less pollution and energy savings, as fibres do not have to be manufactured or transported from abroad.


Consumers can contribute by recycling , re-fashioning and re-styling existing clothes, swapping clothes with friends or choosing to invest in quality rather than quantity when buying clothes.

Source: http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com/the-issues/recycling

How is Rose Hip & Tutu contributing to more sustainability???

We use reclaimed fabrics wherever possible.
We recycle and upcycle quality preloved garments.
We promote clothes swapping through our Swish Parties. Book one now!
Where reclaimed fabrics are not appropriate, we use locally woven materials.

What can you do???

Come visit us, buy from our ready made items or commission a piece especially!

One of our most powerful ways of exerting influence is as consumers.