A New Wardrobe That Doesn't Cost The Earth? It Is Possible!

Ready to refresh your wardrobe and help the planet?

How much do think the global fashion industry is worth? G'wan have a guess... $1.7 trillion! Did you know less than 1% of textiles are recycled? I know, its a shocker. With consumption projected to rise by 63% by 2030 its more important than ever we do what we can.

In Ireland, we buy an average 53 kg of new textiles per person each year  - disposing of 164,000 tonnes annually; the second highest in the EU

• 6% is reused locally
• 9% is recycled 2
• 21% is exported for reuse abroad

Wicklow County Council is hosting a series of textile-themed events and upcycling workshops this Autumn. Clothing swap events and textile workshops will take place in Bray, Baltinglass and the Arklow Arts Centre on specific dates from the end of August. 

Sound like your thing? Here's the details of the Swap & Upcycle Events: 

Arklow Arts Centre
Saturday 30th August
10am – 1pm

General clothing swap. Max. 5 good-quality items.

Bray Family Resource Centre
Wednesday 17th September
10am –1pm

New mums’ wardrobe refresh with the help of a stylist ... because your worth it!
 

Baltinglass Library
Saturday 20th September
10am –1pm

General clothing swap. Max. 5 good-quality items.

The events are supported by the Anti-Dumping Initiative Grant.