Eco-minded pupils from a Dumfries and Galloway school are set to fashion a re-think in their community on the benefits of sustainable clothing.
They are holding a clothing swap on Saturday, January 18, from 11am to 4pm in the Old School Thornhill with an open invitation for all to join in and reduce waste.
The young people from Thornhill’s Wallace Hall Academy in Dumfriesshire are encouraging people to call in to learn about sustainable practices and refresh their wardrobe in an eco-friendly way with the environmentally detrimental effects of so-called ‘fast fashion’ – mass produced cheaply-made trending clothing that is rarely worn and quickly thrown away.
Leah Belford, Wallace Hall’s eco co-ordinator said: “Fast fashion is one of the world’s largest industrial polluters, responsible for 10 per cent of global pollution and 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
“We hope to encourage the reuse of clothes to reduce overconsumption and its impact on the planet.”
Visitors to the clothing swap will also be able to enjoy refreshments provided by the Thornhill Community Food Initiative – including soup, scones, tea and coffee.
And a Repair and Mend Station, led by artist Denise Zygadlo, will offer help and advice on fixing clothes.
Donations of clothing in all sizes for the swap are welcome and can be arranged by contacting Mia via email at: mia@oldschoolthornhill.