June kicks off the #NoNewClothes pledge, a campaign run by the nonprofit Remake. The idea is to not buy any new clothes for 90 days. And, during this time, to generally consume less.
Why take the pledge?
Buying Less Makes a Big Difference
The average person buys 16 new pieces of clothing every three months. And to make just one of those items, you’ll need approximately 2700 liters of water. That’s a staggering number, especially when you consider how many people around the world struggle to consistently find enough clean water to drink.
Buying less can make a big difference when it comes to conserving and protecting our natural resources.
When You Choose #NoNewClothes, You Can Still Choose to Shop Secondhand
Taking the pledge doesn’t mean you can’t buy at all. Instead, shop for vintage or secondhand pieces – as long as the clothes aren’t newly made. This is a great time to support your local thrift stores and consignment shops, swap clothes, shop your closet and wear some of the clothes you own but haven’t worn in a while.
Choose to Swap Kids’ Clothes
The overconsumption of kids’ clothes – and the large volume of kids’ clothes that eventually make their way to landfills – is an especially large problem; one that’s often overlooked in conversations centered on the elimination of fast fashion.
Think about how many items of clothing you’ve bought yourself in the past year versus your children. If you’re like me, the numbers don’t even compare. I can’t remember the last time I bought something for myself, yet my kids are growing so fast that I feel like I’m having to get them bigger clothes all the time.
One of the easiest ways to choose no new clothes this summer – and make the biggest impact – is to take the pledge for your kids, too! Committing to shop secondhand for your kids this summer – and all year round – is the most earth-friendly thing we parents can do.
Start Swapping Kids Clothes with Us!
Hunt + Gather exists to help parents swap their kids’ clothes with other families to save time, money, and the planet. Try our Swapping Service on for size and we promise that you’ll fall in love with secondhand style.
Take the #NoNewClothes Pledge & Get a $10 Hunt + Gather Gift Card.
To help you make the leap to take the #NoNewClothes Pledge, we’re offering a $10 Hunt + Gather gift card to everyone who takes the pledge with us. Just grab a video or screenshot of yourself as you take the pledge at Remake. Then, send your video or screenshot via direct message on Instagram to @huntandgathertribe. We’ll reply with a code for your $10 gift card.
Super simple – as simple as choosing to swap secondhand rather than buy new this summer.