⁣ Vintage clothes can be super cool and super sustainable.

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But not everything on the rack is good for your health. Check out our shopping tips before embarking on a treasure hunt at your local vintage store! ⁣ 🌿You can find clothes made from natural fibers for a fraction of the retail price ⁣ ♻️ Buying pre-loved clothes is better for the environment than buying retail⁣ ⚠️ Vintage jewelry/belts may contain cadmium or lead… or both⁣ ⛺️ Used outdoor clothing may shed more harmful chemicals (like PFAS) than new gear would ⁣ ⁣ Photo credit: @rosebowl_fleamarket⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⁣
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What do pineapple leaves 🍍

and mushrooms 🍄 have in common? They’re up-and-coming ways to make alternative leather! Brands like Piñatex and Mycoworks are using natural fibers and to create sustainable fashion. Creating alternative leather from natural textiles results in a more environmentally friendly manufacturing processes than natural and synthetic leather. These textiles may be hard to find in local stores right now, but it’s awesome to see where the industry is going. 🌿⁣ ⁣ 📷 : @pinatex⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⁣
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