Simply, slow fashion is the opposite of fast fashion. It takes an ethical and sustainable approach to producing clothes. 

The slow fashion movement is a direct response to the harmful impact of fast fashion on the environment and garment workers.

It advocates for making fashion choices that are kinder to people and planet.

Did you know you can recycle clothing and shoes using your burgundy bin?

All textiles placed in your burgundy bin will be processed and sent to organisations such as the Salvation Army so they can be sold on to raise money for those charities.

Charities have reported an increase in donations recently, to the point some can't cope with the demand. This is thought to be because of fast fashion and how easy it is for people to buy, wear and discard clothing.

The long-term solution is to buy fewer new items, shop second hand and try to reduce your wardrobe items to the essentials.

There are lots of charity shops across the district that you can visit to get some second hand goodies.

Not only that, you can help by dropping off your old clothes, books and household goods at charity shops or collection bins to help them restock.

Please make sure any old clothing or books you donate are in good, re-sellable condition and check with the shop before you drop in as they might not be taking donations that day.