How Thrifting Helps the Environment

Thrift shopping isn't only a way to save money, it helps the environment too! It is good for the environment in many ways. Here are some examples:

• It keeps clothes and other goods out of landfills

• Lowers the demand for new goods which reduces carbon emissions

• Reduces carbon and chemical pollution

• Lowers water consumption

• Reduces water pollution

• Reduces pesticides used in cotton cultivation

• Reduces carbon emission from shipping products

• Many thrift shops support local charities- some of which are environmental causes