Earth Day should be everyday says Durban North thrift store owner
Reduce your carbon footprint by shopping for pre-loved items.
WHEN Robyn Webster decided to shift from selling new clothes to pre-loved, she did it because she saw there was a market for it.
The owner of Dress for Less in Durban North also saw the huge benefit it has towards the environment as manufacturing new clothes and textiles gives off massive carbon emissions which is harmful to the planet.
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“Every day should be Earth Day. When you purchase from a thrift store, you’re saving money and making an eco-friendly decision to preserve our planet,” she said a day after International Earth Day which was on April 22.
“I’d like to see the younger market purchase second-hand clothing. Clothing manufacturers also need to start looking at their carbon foot print closely and make changes to reduce it,” said Webster.
She said her customers are both eco-conscious and looking for a bargain.
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