Use Vinted or any other second-hand sites to buy or sell your unwanted clothing items.

In Cardiff, Newport and Treforest there are on average 20 charity shops within the city centre.

Avoiding fast fashion

Fast changes in fashion, fast production, items only worn a few times then disregarded ­– none of this is sustainable.

Tips on choosing sustainable clothes that save you money in the long run

1. Skip things that will go out of fashion in a few months
2. Pre-loved items may have literally just been worn once or twice, with no wear and tear
3. It’s so easy to post your sold items now
4. Host a ‘swap shop’ with students to save money, make room in your wardrobe and still look great
5. Shop smarter – invest in brands that promote sustainable practice
6. Challenge yourself to ‘not buy’ for a week or a month

Vogue’s 16 things everyone should know about sustainable fashion