Monday, December 6, 2010

Eighty percent of everything that you buy ends up in a landfill or as waste within six months.

As awareness about the relationship between consumption habits and the environment increases, the Madison community leads the way with innovative solutions.

ReThreads, the buy-sell-trade clothing store on State Street, serves local patrons who come in so they don’t have to buy new clothes. Students and community members look at it as a way of sharing products.

It is estimated that around 25-35 percent of people do the trade option and use the money to buy clothes directly from the store. It’s a really great way to save money, be fashionable and to be green at the same time.

Resale shops, vintage clothing stores and retailers selling eco-friendly clothing are all over Madison. Take advantage of the great eco-friendly resources the Madison community already offers to help you reduce your carbon footprint.

Check out Swashion’s Green Living page for store locations and information. Happy Swashing!

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