Festive Fashion Do’s & Don’ts
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We know all too well how wasteful the holiday season can be. According to the Sydney Morning Herald an estimated $400 million was spent on 10 million unwanted gifts in 2019, many of which were discarded and likely ended up in landfill. Waste around the holiday season often increases exponentially as we see more gift giving, more food consumption and a greater number of clothes bought for holiday parties. It’s time to rethink gifting and festive dressing.
5 ways you can limit your festive fashion gift waste
We all have that fashionable mum, friend, or sister who would love the latest accessory or dress. But how do we gift responsibly? Often we think more is better, but one truly wanted gift outweighs 20 unwanted ones, saves you money, is more sustainable and reduces waste.
Buy one thoughtful gift versus 20 unwanted ones
Shop small and support your local, ethical and sustainable businesses
Opt for eco gifts where possible, something that is sustainable or that will last for a long time and not just be worn for one season
Opt for sustainable packaging and gift wrapping such a recycled and re-used paper
Buy digital gift cards to reduce paper waste (we now have gift cards on Rntr.)
5 ways you can limit your festive fashion outfit waste
When you have holiday party after holiday party, the urge to have a different outfit for each event can be overwhelming. Here are 5 ways you can limit your festive fashion spending and opt for more sustainable solutions.
Buy one or two key pieces and mix and match accessories to change up the look
Rent your holiday outfits using Rntr. (save money, time and your wardrobe!)
If you are shopping, shop small and local, or think about buying second hand
Outfit swap with your sister/mum/friends and family! This way you get to wear a different outfit to each event but you’re not generating all of that clothing waste
Still struggling to limit your festive fashion waste? At the end of the holidays, encourage people to think about re-using, recycling or re-gifting their fashion pieces that they’re thinking of throwing out. Together we can reduce our festive fashion waste!
Ready to rent for the festive season? Head to Rntr. to find our brand partners. Or if you’re looking for that perfect present, opt for our digital and physical gift cards available now AND we’ll double the gift card value!