Together, we're making the change to second-hand
Second-hand is better than new for the climate, for your wardrobe, and for your wallet. That's why we want to make it first choice for everyone.
The fashion industry's environmental impact
10%
of global carbon emissions come from the fashion industry¹
20%
of global wastewater is produced by fashion¹
92M
tonnes of textile waste produced annually⁴
Every second, the equivalent of a rubbish truck load of clothes is burnt or buried in landfill.² By choosing second-hand, you're part of the solution.
Your Style
Second-hand is better for your wardrobe
Second-hand shopping offers unique styles, quality items, and great value. When you choose pre-loved items, you're building a more sustainable wardrobe while discovering pieces with character and history that you won't find in regular stores.
Quality over quantity
Second-hand items are often better made and more durable than fast fashion alternatives.
Unique style finds
Discover vintage pieces, designer items, and one-of-a-kind finds you can't get in stores.
75% longer lifespan
Extending clothing life by 9 months reduces carbon and water footprints by 20-30% each.³
Second-hand is better for your wallet
Second-hand shopping offers significant savings while building a more conscious approach to consumption. You get access to quality items at a fraction of their original price, often finding designer pieces and unique items that would be unaffordable new.
The Climate
Second-hand is better for the climate
The fashion industry produces 92 million tonnes of textile waste annually, with this expected to reach 134 million tonnes by 2030.⁴ Second-hand shopping directly extends clothing lifespans and reduces demand for new production, cutting carbon emissions by up to 90%.⁵
90%
Carbon reduction
Second-hand trading has the highest mitigation potential, reducing carbon emissions by up to 90%.⁵
20T
Gallons saved
The second-hand industry will save 20 trillion gallons of water over the next decade.⁶
12.5B kg
CO₂ avoided
If half of UK clothing purchases were second-hand, it would save 12.5 billion kg of CO₂ annually.⁷
Join the sustainable fashion movement
Every second-hand purchase makes a difference. By choosing pre-loved items, you're reducing waste, saving resources, and supporting a more sustainable future for fashion.
Research sources & references
All statistics and research findings are sourced from peer-reviewed studies, environmental organizations, and authoritative reports published in 2024. Data accuracy verified as of January 2025.