In an era dominated by fast fashion and TikTok hauls, our shopping habits have devastating environmental consequences. Australians, now the world's biggest fashion consumers per capita, dispose of 227,000 tonnes of clothing annually. The average Australian buys 56 garments per year, but to meet the Paris Agreement goals, this number should drop to five. Reducing overconsumption by embracing preloved clothing is a crucial step in mitigating our carbon footprint and protecting the environment.
