EVERY SINGLE WEEK we throw away 533 tonnes of textiles
Approximately 533 tonnes of clothing is thrown out every single week in Northern Ireland and around 30% of this unwanted clothing and textiles is binned.
Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is raising awareness of the growing issue and challenge around clothing and textile waste with their Forever Fashion Campaign. The campaign promotes alternatives to buying new such as shopping in second hand clothing outlets or if your clothing has a tear, undertaking simple repairs.