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Rule of 5: How It Works
Join our pledge to try to get through a year only buying five new fashion items. The earth will thank you.
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The Science: How We Worked It Out
How did we arrive at the number 5? This is how climate scientists crunched the data
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The Magic of Less
It's not just science telling us to live with less, it's artists too. Sharing some beautiful words from one on the power of our clothes.
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I confess: this is not easy!
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Wardrobe refresh! 12 Easy Hacks
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Make do and mend
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Why can't I buy more second hand?
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I bought my next thing!
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Clothes Pooling: the new way to share
Borrowing from friends is back. Time to start lending
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I confess: this is not easy!
A summer of clothing hell gives way to the sweet joy of Second Hand September
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Why can't I buy more second hand?
If I'm only allowed 5 new things, whats wrong with supplementing my wardrobe with thrift buys?
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The Second Hand Salvation
It's a hunt, but it's worth it. My tip: physically go there and do it. Here's why.
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Look who's noticed...
The industry picks up on our campaign, and it's quite a moment
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I bought my next thing!
And it did NOT go as planned. But fashion cannot be all about sufficiency
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What Happened at the Swapping Party
How to hold a swapping party: here's what I learned.
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Rule of Five
Rule of Five
How to get through the year only buying 5 new fashion items. It can be done! At least, we're trying
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