Let's talk numbers: the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions, around 20% of wastewater worldwide comes from fabric dyeing and treatment, and of the total fiber input used for clothing, 87% is incinerated or disposed of in a landfill (The World Bank).
Buying clothes that already exist slows down the fast fashion cycle and the relentless demands on low-paid workers in the supply chain, while being more accessible and affordable! Our community has more than enough clothing to go around. If you are in need of clothes, check out the resources below AND the Free Clothing and Clothing Swap resource posts.
If you are one of our community members who is finding yourself with more clothes than you need, please donate your clothes to one of the stores below, give them away to friends or family, or host/attend a clothing swap. Additionally, if you are not low-income, please keep in mind that low-income communities may heavily rely on their local thrift stores, especially for plus size or seasonal items. That being said, supporting a small business that relies on the overturning of inventory is not wrong to do, but bear in mind that we should all try to only purchase items we truly need.
Photo Credit: Buffalo Exchange
NYCVintageMap.com is a pretty comprehensive compiled list of 289 vintage, thrift, and resale stores in the city with links to their website, socials, and contact info!
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'The 15 Best Thrift and Vintage Stores in Brooklyn'
Yelp is a great resource to check the size and inventory of a store!
Use this map by DSNY to locate places near you to donate or recycle unwanted clothing or textiles. It includes the locations of thrift stores, which you can shop at!
Check out this 'Tiny Thrift Store TikTok' series to hear insider reviews on local, small-owned thrift stores in NYC.
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