How do charity shops help the environment?

A charity shop’s first choice is always to ensure items are reused by selling them on

Charity shops provide a sustainable and ethical option for the public wishing to dispose of unwanted items that have life left in them.

Reuse and recycling through charity shops means that less waste goes to landfill or incineration

In 2018/19, 339,000 tonnes of textiles alone were kept out of landfill or incineration as a result of UK charity retail, which therefore makes a positive difference to the UK’s carbon footprint.

Charity shops slow down fast fashion

Charity shops provide market competition to fast fashion outlets on the high street who sell mass produced items imported from around the world. Charity shops give consumers the option to buy clothes sustainably, whatever their budget.

Charity shopping keeps goods and sales local, benefitting local communities and the environment

Charity shop stock is not shipped all over the country and as there are over 10,100 charity shops out there, you don’t need to make a long journey to use one.