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Garson & Shaw Volunteers Garson & Shaw s Atlanta team volunteered tending to ground cover plants within a community garden. This garden serves as a model for urban agriculture, situated on land unsuitable for building purposes. Despite its apparent lack of value, this land has been repurposed to cultivate herbs for both sale and donation, […]

Secondhand Clothing Industry’s Impact on the Earth This Earth Day we want to dive deep into the positive impact the secondhand clothing industry has on the Earth, here are several ways: 1. Reduces Waste: By purchasing secondhand clothing, consumers divert items from ending up in landfills, thereby reducing the amount of textile waste generated. Textile

🌍💚 Embracing Secondhand Clothing on World Health Day: A Sustainable Path to Achieving the SDGs 🌱   As we celebrate World Health Day, let’s delve into a powerful avenue for promoting global health and sustainability: secondhand clothing. This seemingly simple choice holds immense potential to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth

Celebrate Water Day By Reducing Textile Production The textile industry is one of the largest consumers of water globally and is associated with significant water waste. Several stages of textile production contribute to this water consumption and waste: Here are some general statistics and estimates related to water consumption in textile production: Water Consumption per

Secondhand Garment: Traveling the World- “Give Your Clothing a Second Life”   Today, Garson & Shaw unveils the first episode of our groundbreaking audiovisual-production series, aiming to intricately narrate the journey undertaken by every secondhand garment across the globe. 🌎 🤝Join us on this global expedition as we take you up close to the various

Global Recycling Day and Secondhand Clothing Global Recycling Day is an initiative that aims to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and encourage people to take action to improve recycling practices globally. It’s observed on March 18th every year. Secondhand clothing plays a significant role in sustainable fashion and recycling efforts. Here’s how: 1.

International Women’s Day: Bridging the Gap with Sustainable Fashion and Gender Equality As we commemorate International Women’s Day, it’s imperative to reflect not only on the progress made towards gender equality but also on the challenges that persist. Sustainable fashion, particularly within the secondhand clothing industry, stands as a beacon of hope in advancing Sustainable

Reasons to Buy Secondhand Clothing   There are several reasons why buying secondhand clothing can be advantageous beyond just the low prices: 1. Sustainability: Secondhand clothing reduces the demand for new garments, which helps lessen the environmental impact of the fashion industry. It promotes a circular economy by extending the lifespan of clothing items and

National Secondhand Wardrobe Week February 4- 12   It’s time to celebrate National Secondhand Wardrobe Week! 🎉🛍️ This fantastic initiative encourages us to dive into the world of pre-loved fashion, promoting the beauty of secondhand shopping for both our closets and the planet. Why Secondhand? Fashion doesn’t have to come at the cost of our

The World Recycling Convention This year, Garson & Shaw is proud to partner with The World Recycling Convention. The World Recycling Convention “Recycling Week 2024”, is an international event that brings together experts and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and solutions in waste management and recycling. The conference, scheduled