You probably know that the fashion industry is anything but environmentally friendly. The production of the clothes we wear requires vast amounts of water and releases high levels of CO2 emissions. And, fashion brands wanting to get their products onto the market as cheaply as possible mean that workers are sewing clothes for low wages under unsafe conditions.
Fortunately, on the one hand, second-hand fashion seems to have arrived in the mainstream. On the other, there is more to consider if you want to shop responsibly. That’s why we’ve put together a list of apps and other digital tools for sustainable shopping alternatives to help you avoid greenwashing brands and get the best out of your clothes.
You can shrink the CO2 emissions of your wardrobe with these apps
From repairing to renting to reselling clothes, there’s bound to be an app for that. Here we provide an overview of ones you might find useful. Go to the article.
Buying second-hand from fashion brands: Resale-As-A-Service software makes sustainable shopping possible
You’ve probably heard of SaaS. But have you heard of RaaS? Resale-as-a-Service software is driving the second-hand sustainable shopping market by supporting resale platforms for fashion brands. This means that brands can sell not only new but also second-hand clothing via their website. Learn more about the technology in our article.
Will the digital product passport revolutionise the fashion industry?
From the materials and chemicals used to the working conditions, many brands hide their supply chain behind a smokescreen. But soon this information will be visible on the product via a QR code. This QR code is known as a digital product passport. And, it also contains information on how you can repair, resell or recycle the product. Find out more.
Avoid returns and express deliveries: How to make online shopping more sustainable
Clothing, furniture and even the missing ingredient for dinner; more and more purchases are being made online these days. But how can online shopping be made sustainable? You can find tips here.
