50+ GREEN FASHION HABITS // that you need to adopt right now

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @modernmrscleaver
    @modernmrscleaver 3 роки тому +41

    I am a sewist by profession. The amount of waste in my industry is so heart breaking. When working on my own projects and sellable items, 90% of the time I purchase my materials from a “second hand” textile/craft shop. Most fabrics from these kind of shops are dead stock or stash fabric that would of ended up in landfill.

  • @vallovesnature8449
    @vallovesnature8449 3 роки тому +40

    Definitely a big fan of spot washing. Still wearing a organic cotton t-shirt that I bought....35 years ago. Taking care of clothes is everything 😊

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  3 роки тому +9

      SEE!? It works you guys 😍 Really, that’s amazing, go you 💪

  • @marycharlebois6627
    @marycharlebois6627 3 роки тому +19

    High school sewing teacher here from 🇨🇦... I’m doing my part for the movement by teaching teenagers how to sew and repair items. People are always so surprised when they hear that sewing programs still exist in the public school system. The sad truth is that textiles/sewing courses are pretty much non-existent now. I’ve been teaching for 34 years, this dino kinda feels like she’s the last one standing. We need to lobby our governments to reinstate sewing/textiles programs as part of the mandatory curriculum in the school system! Where else will young people learn how to make and repair items? In my school a 6 week sewing course is mandatory for all students in grade 8 and again in grade 9... and 90% of the kids totally love to sew!! They feel so empowered!! Sorry if this is a bit off topic... but I think y’all get my point here, eh? Thanks for these great tips Gittemary... such an awesome video.

    • @priscillajimenez27
      @priscillajimenez27 3 роки тому +1

      I remember when my sister's Jean's ripped at the seam and she wanted to throw them out...😣

    • @marycharlebois6627
      @marycharlebois6627 3 роки тому

      @@priscillajimenez27 The funny part is... seams are the easiest thing to repair.

    • @priscillajimenez27
      @priscillajimenez27 3 роки тому +1

      @@marycharlebois6627 exactly

  • @aliciaofalaska4974
    @aliciaofalaska4974 3 роки тому +18

    Poshmark is the best, I buy almost all my clothes from there now. Way cheaper, supporting individuals rather than big companies, and more sustainable!

  • @gabrieladimitrieva7544
    @gabrieladimitrieva7544 3 роки тому +7

    For people who live in Germany I really recommend the App Vinted. As a person that lives in Berlin I had a lot if difficulties finding affordable second hand clothes as here they are often more expensive than fast fashion. + I could never find what I wanted in my size. But! This app saved my life, it’s like d pop but a German version so you can really find anything for any prize. It became the easiest thing to shop second hand.

  • @miramare1991
    @miramare1991 3 роки тому +43

    I have always liked to shop second hand it just made so much sense to me even when I was like 10 years old. I was bullied terribly for it from other girls, they called me lame and poor. Even today in croatia buying second hand is seen as weird and disgusting and something poor people do. That is why we dont have thrift shops. I cant wait to move to netherlands where, I am sure these things are seen differently.

    • @1019jen
      @1019jen 3 роки тому +2

      Same. I've been thrifting since I was like 12

    • @elizabethgreenwich1671
      @elizabethgreenwich1671 3 роки тому +6

      Oh man I'm sorry to hear that other countries think it's only for poor people. Over here in the Netherlands it's quite cool to shop second hand. We have lots of thrift shops and vintage shops! (Although I recommend to stay away from the vintage shops, since their prices are at least ten times as high as regular second hand shops)

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  3 роки тому +10

      Uh, I get you. We have been thrifted since I was young because we could not afford new clothes, so thrifted feels like second nature to me, and while most of the younger generations in Denmark have 0 problems with second hand, I can still feel the judgment from some people from my grandparents generation, both strangers and people in my family. I guess some people will always perceive it as beneath them, but luckily it is becoming normal so many places. I hope it will reach Croatia as well 🌿

    • @dutches8384
      @dutches8384 3 роки тому +3

      Wow, so sad to hear that. I live in The Netherlands and indeed, it different here! Hope you enjoy living in The Netherlands. Lots of love

  • @aaaariane
    @aaaariane 3 роки тому +31

    yayyy new video ^^ the part about "repeating outfits is not a bad thing" is so huge!! it took me ages to unlearn that wearing the same things over and over again is nothing to be ashamed of (and it's also really classist, if you think about it...) now i have a few pieces i absolutely adore (either second hand, vintage or from small businesses) and i honestly have never had so much fun with clothing, it's way better than having a whole wardrobe full of things you only feel "meh" about for the sake of never repeating the same outfit :) great video as always

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  3 роки тому +2

      It is incredibly classist and a huge part of consumer culture as well. I also had to unlearn it, because so many shows and movies, especially targeted to teens and young adults (especially women) feature “conflicts” because someone is repeating outfits, or wearing the same as someone else. And this constantly nudge consumers to buy more and more, in order to achieve this level. It’s a really messed up why for consuming, and definitely classist af 🌿

    • @gracelebron3536
      @gracelebron3536 3 роки тому +1

      I have the opposite issue, where I pretty much always wear the same two or three outfits. The issue is that I viewed it as in issue. Now I'm trying to focus on creating new outfits with the clothes I already own, or clothes that is donated to me (because for some reason my house is the place where everyone's unwanted clothes ends up).

  • @alijane1995
    @alijane1995 3 роки тому +42

    Repeating outfits is not a bad thing!!! ✊🏻😊

    • @priscillajimenez27
      @priscillajimenez27 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly!

    • @ecofriendlyadventures5154
      @ecofriendlyadventures5154 2 роки тому +1

      Only just found this video, but I totally agree. I've got items of clothing that are 10-15 years old, which I have worn sooooo many times over the years. I really don't understand the whole "can only wear an outfit once or twice" mentality.

  • @sandramaki7819
    @sandramaki7819 3 роки тому +1

    So many great ideas! I have had most of my clothes for 10-20 years. They are classic and vintage pieces with top quality. I repair them and reuse them. In 2021, I am focusing on not buying any new clothes. I have more than enough and just need to exercise my creativity while shopping my closet. Thanks for what you do! Much love from Montreal Canada ❤️❤️

  • @autumngentry5328
    @autumngentry5328 3 роки тому +13

    I'm not sure if this would work in a washing machine, but you can use conkers instead of soap nuts. You can find conkers usually from late summer to early winter outside. Conkers contain saponins which work very similarly to soap.
    You just cut them, and then smash them with a hammer to release the saponins. You can keep the smashed up bits it an air tight container, and mix a few bits with some water when you want to use them.
    This works for washing your hands, the dishes (if you do them by hand), clothes (if you wash them by hand), floors, kitchen counters, and a few other things.
    I'd recommend going to a channel called Winglewood, her video on 'conker soap' is probably a bit better than my explanation 🤣.
    Love your videos as always!

    • @dreamer6943
      @dreamer6943 Рік тому +1

      I know this comment is old but thank you so much for this. The communal gardens in my housing block has conkers in the garden all autumn and I had no idea they could be useful, except as food for the squirrels and birds 💗

  • @chelsea3974
    @chelsea3974 3 роки тому +25

    Love the idea of the series. A big fan of your content!

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much 😍✨

  • @lisalaughs9009
    @lisalaughs9009 3 роки тому +9

    I LOOOVE all your outfits in this, i was a hyper consumer as a teen and i have so much shit even with constant decluttering/selling/donating! My style is changing in my 20s but also dont want to contribute to buying a whole new wardrobe 😂 thank you so much for these ideas xxx

  • @loribirch6172
    @loribirch6172 2 роки тому

    These were great tips. Thank you! I find your videos really help educate me on things we tend to be unaware of in the clothing and retail industries.
    Another clothing tip: wear an apron. I started wearing an apron everyday around the house and it has saved so many of my clothes from stains as well as keeping them cleaner, longer between washes.

  • @AnnikaWithAk
    @AnnikaWithAk 3 роки тому +2

    I started to love second hand shopping and browsing around in charity shops since I live in Scotland. I am from Germany and there aren't thrift shops really, people rather sell their clothes and stuff at monthly flea markets. I was always hesitant to buy things there because clothes often looked kind of not really good or very worn out. Here I don't mind at all. The only new thing I buy are bras and underwear. Recently discovered Luva Huva in the UK, they have adorable garnments but quite expensive. Underwear an Lingerie is a topic which I never thought about re sustainability and ethical related terms. I ordered a slip which fits perfectly and is super soft and a bra, which did not fit well. I asked for a refund and they suggested to return the bra and mend it with my bust/underbust measurements. I am impressed with such a customer service ! Not only mended they the bra free of charge, but it now fits perfectly and they wrote the correct bra size for me on the label. I am happy to have 2 bras which are more expensive but I know they fit 100%. I can recommend Luva Huva without hesitation !! :)

  • @empowernstattauspowern3388
    @empowernstattauspowern3388 3 роки тому +30

    For me, as I confronted myself with these facts for years, I still found myself shopping out of boredom, especialy during lockdown. That's why I'm doing a full year of buying no new clothes

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  3 роки тому +3

      That is such a great challenge! I definitely think that can help reset our learned consumer behaviour, all kinds of good luck 💚🌿

  • @ChueshDash
    @ChueshDash 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this PILE of helpful tips! It would be really nice to see budget edition of sustainable shopping/veganism since one of the common opinions is that sustainable choices are out of so many people's league because not everyone can afford shopping at zero waste stores or paying 50 euros for an organic cotton shirt.

  • @ZeroWasteFamily
    @ZeroWasteFamily 3 роки тому +2

    Great tips and love the tip to not leave clothes crumbled up

  • @1019jen
    @1019jen 3 роки тому +2

    That green skirt though. Beautiful outfit. Your adorable.

  • @saramotalebi
    @saramotalebi 3 роки тому +6

    wow this is really eye opening. after watching this Video I think I am going to buy a lot less clothes.

  • @chrisc3571
    @chrisc3571 4 місяці тому

    Love that shade of lipstick!

  • @Maria_Svetlana_5923
    @Maria_Svetlana_5923 3 роки тому

    I agree with the topic on renting formal clothing than spending on a dime curently working with my mentor and he also has a rental shop for formal occations and they are made beautifully despite it being rentals next to their production shop and yes i also borrow when i need too :)

  • @AnabioUruguay
    @AnabioUruguay 3 роки тому +2

    You can make a strong herbal tea and use it like softener. Mint, rosemary lavender, lemon.

  • @Jyriel
    @Jyriel 3 роки тому +7

    I heard the soap nuts are so popular now in our countries that the price in India is now too high and therefore the chemical washing powder is cheaper there🙈. I wash now with dried chestnuts I collected with my son in the park. It works fine, but you have to pre-handwash if there is a spot and you cannot wash white clothes with it🥺. Ivy should also work. Have you tried ivy? I am curious if it works.🍃

    • @zoewhittaker9227
      @zoewhittaker9227 3 роки тому

      I use soapnuts, never heard of ivy and chestnut going to check it out! Do you use the chestnuts the same way you would use soapnuts ? 😊

    • @Jyriel
      @Jyriel 3 роки тому

      @@zoewhittaker9227 unfortunately, you have to cut the chestnuts before use. To make them last, you have to grind them in a grinder and dry them until they are really dry. Otherwise they mold 😑. So it is really hard work for your laundry. I guess there are some DIY vids on UA-cam. I guess it is easier with ivy, but I never tried.🍃😊

  • @sabrinatolppi1346
    @sabrinatolppi1346 3 роки тому +1

    I LOVE the 50+ ideas/habits format; it packs so much into one short video! Sending love from Connecticut ❤️

  • @sofiaahmed9249
    @sofiaahmed9249 3 роки тому +5

    I remember in French class my teacher asked us if we wash our clothes right after we wear it. Everyone raised their hand. They were all surprised to learn that in France people just wash it when it starts to get dirty!

    • @jemma50
      @jemma50 3 роки тому +4

      I am retired, so don't go out much, and I usually wear only one or two outfits in a week before washing them. Except for underwear - I change those every day. When I was working, I still wore my clothes at least 3 times before washing. :)

  • @arianedesjardins8775
    @arianedesjardins8775 3 роки тому +7

    I recently started to listen to the podcast ClothesHorse and WOW! The fashion industry is really disgusting :( I learned so much on fashion with that podcast!

  • @janinewolff4206
    @janinewolff4206 3 роки тому +1

    Random comment: In 3:01, what a badass pose! hahaha
    Thank you for the great video! Always a new lesson :)

  • @natashanickson5338
    @natashanickson5338 3 роки тому +1

    Would add to the list: look for brands using dead stock or scrap fabric as this directly reduced waste. Also try to buy single composition fabrics e.g 100% cotton rather than mixed fabrics as these are often impossible to recycle or biodegrade

  • @itscristyhere
    @itscristyhere 3 роки тому +1

    Great summary! You tackled all the important points of fashion because it's not only on the manufacturer but all the consumers who make the choice and have the responsibility to be mindful in every way. Love your content :)

  • @jeantienhelder4534
    @jeantienhelder4534 3 роки тому

    if you have clothes that you cant' wash ( dry cleaning, or too fragile) or you just wanna postpone the washing or if you have a sweat smell lingering , Wodka really helps !
    We did this in musical theatre for costumes that just couldn't be washed but it really works for your normal clothes as well!.
    Just put some wodka in a spray bottle , add some drops essential in it if you like , and spray in in the armpits or where ever it stinks and let it air out!

  • @lauracarriero2774
    @lauracarriero2774 3 роки тому +2

    Girl do you stalk me! Like how do you know the videos I need when I need them? How?? Love you xoxo

  • @VeganMangoQueen
    @VeganMangoQueen 3 роки тому +3

    Something I want to do this year is take some white/cream color shirts & dye them with things like hibiscus & golden beets to give them another life!! I'd love to see a video on this or maybe you already did I'll check lol. I love selling & buying on poshmark & my sis in law who would never even consider buying 2nd hand just started shopping on there because she saw some of the nice things I've found✌️🙌💚🌱

    • @leak5744
      @leak5744 3 роки тому

      You can also dye with onions, turmeric, nettle, avocado,.. the list is endless and it's sooo fun! :)

    • @sandramaki7819
      @sandramaki7819 3 роки тому

      Check out My Green closet! She has videos about dying clothes. You need natural fabrics like cotton, silk hemp etc.

  • @savemoneysaveplanet
    @savemoneysaveplanet 3 роки тому +1

    I love shopping my own closet and trying to fit the wardrobe I already have into the new trends by mixing things up 😍 hope to have a new video about it out soon!

  • @paulabeniteztorijano7275
    @paulabeniteztorijano7275 3 роки тому +1

    Massive thanks ❤❤❤❤ so so useful!!! Freeze hack is incredible 😆😆

  • @shan1183
    @shan1183 3 роки тому +2

    Love the (new?) Necklace!!

  • @regeneratetheland293
    @regeneratetheland293 3 роки тому

    This year i will not buy a single new item. But i already got a used dress, shoes and jeans. They are very pretty and make me happy 😄

  • @sustainableteacheryt
    @sustainableteacheryt 3 роки тому

    So simple advices!!! But still soo good!!!

  • @sarahlynn6802
    @sarahlynn6802 3 роки тому

    Great video! Thanks so much for posting. I didn’t realize polyester released micro plastics into the water!!

  • @JC-vz9hz
    @JC-vz9hz 3 роки тому +1

    Very nicely put together video!

  • @robynmcsharry9611
    @robynmcsharry9611 3 роки тому

    In the first lockdown, a lot of people dumped charity bags outside of charity shops (which were not taking them), so I had a rummage and found some great pieces.

  • @elisabethd6573
    @elisabethd6573 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips ! Also if like me you can't be bothered to learn how to saw or how to use a sawing machine: go to your local tailor ! They can make wonders and need help in those times.
    Regarding laundry: air dry keeps clothes in much better condition !
    Would you have any recommendation of a good european brand for laundry sheets ?

  • @MrMaxbout
    @MrMaxbout 3 роки тому +2

    i just want to had something about H&M recycling.
    in France, where i live, H&M partnered with "le Relay" which is a company which aim is to recycle clothes.
    this company have a 99% recycling rate and have it's own second hand shops.
    what is not resold is sent to be used in industries like for making car seat cushion or pellets for chimneys and all that sort of stuff
    which is great ! it makes collect points super close to people as H&M is available quite everywhere.
    the only downside is that now they don't anymore. H&M changed for a new partner called I:CO and i cant find any info about what they do...

  • @23LaShi
    @23LaShi 3 роки тому +1

    Finally someone mentioning that returning items is not very sustainable 😣

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  3 роки тому

      It is really mentioned too little, absolutely!

    • @priscillajimenez27
      @priscillajimenez27 3 роки тому

      If only they did it like Target does (when I worked there 10yrs ago). When items are returned, depending on what it is, if opened, and condition would determine if it goes back on the shelf or defected. Defects were in 3 categories: donations, electronic recycling, or trash.

  • @augustine.c8204
    @augustine.c8204 3 роки тому

    Nellie's laundry soda, powder which comes in metal tin containers, also are quite nice

  • @mihaelaborodin8878
    @mihaelaborodin8878 3 роки тому +1

    Hi , i am following your journey for a while now you are really inspiring me to live a more sustainable life. I would love to watch a video about the impact of medicine (public and private healthcare), most of all how we could improve it. We can’t go back centuries to sterilize and reuse certain tools and equipment, can we ?😅🤔

  • @caeligratia6706
    @caeligratia6706 Рік тому

    I haven't tried this, but I've heard you can use leaves of English ivy the same way you use soapnuts!

  • @brightly2783
    @brightly2783 3 роки тому

    Great video as always. So excited for the collaboration on our channel!💚

  • @mixedemotions8141
    @mixedemotions8141 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video!!! Love it 😊

  • @ragzam4257
    @ragzam4257 3 роки тому +1

    Hello ✨✨✨ I love you and your content very much. We don’t have thrift shops here in Saudi Arabia but that’s ok I can thrift online 🌞✨ and support ethnical local businesses too👌🏼🧡

  • @industryliaison
    @industryliaison 3 роки тому

    I really like this video. There is so much info here. Do you have a video of how you compost old clothing or how you turn old garments into makeup wipes?

    • @SoulChild702
      @SoulChild702 Рік тому

      Did you find any good videos on this? Or end up trying?

  • @meganhamlyn1694
    @meganhamlyn1694 3 роки тому +1

    Love this!!

  • @reishiyang5395
    @reishiyang5395 3 роки тому

    Hi! I have a question hihi, in this pandemic do you wash your clothes immediately everytime you go out? If not what do you do? Do you disinfect your clothes?
    I'm really curious. It pains me to wash my clothes everytime I go out for the sole reason that the virus clings onto clothes.
    PS I love your channel!

  • @maraflores1053
    @maraflores1053 3 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate your video

  • @tilly324
    @tilly324 3 роки тому

    I'm 6'1 so finding jeans that are long enough and fit correctly is difficult at the best of times. I did try to find a sustainable brand who catered to long humans like myself but had no luck. As I'm not going anywhere due to lockdown I'm going to put some time aside to learn how to resize jeans, buy some men's jeans from an earth friendly company and tailor them myself!

    • @tilly324
      @tilly324 3 роки тому

      @Renee Joyce thank you for the encouragement ❤️😁

  • @bridmcgrath3606
    @bridmcgrath3606 3 роки тому +1

    Hello from ireland hope ur having a great day.

  • @abigailkenoyer3923
    @abigailkenoyer3923 3 роки тому +1

    Do you know anything about the Trader Joes soap nuts and if they are sustainable sourced?

  • @yogaqueen1527
    @yogaqueen1527 3 роки тому

    Never heard your name before, but I like it.

  • @sumabai6378
    @sumabai6378 3 роки тому +1

    I just love your videos a😙😙😙

  • @monicastein9624
    @monicastein9624 2 роки тому

    So Nice!🌹

  • @borleyboo5613
    @borleyboo5613 3 роки тому

    I tried a laundry egg for washing, but I wasn’t impressed at all. It didn’t get out stains and clothes smelt as though they’d just been dipped in water.

  • @Sunshine-oq3nl
    @Sunshine-oq3nl 3 роки тому

    U Can even sell on vinted, is a great app

  • @daisybolo4082
    @daisybolo4082 3 роки тому

    You're amazing ♥

  • @1019jen
    @1019jen 3 роки тому +2

    I try to watch all your vids. I love you're life philosophy. Namaste.

  • @TrashyCookie
    @TrashyCookie 3 роки тому +1

    Mega tidligt på den 😍

  • @ellapropella6994
    @ellapropella6994 3 роки тому

    Great Video!!

  • @victoriaannmiddleton318
    @victoriaannmiddleton318 3 роки тому

    Have you had your Christmas gift from Jens made yet?

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  3 роки тому

      No not yet, everything is closed down ☺

  • @alex-goes-viral
    @alex-goes-viral 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks!!
    Can you add a link to the channel you gave a shout out to at the end? :)

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  3 роки тому +1

      The links should be there ☺️✨

    • @alex-goes-viral
      @alex-goes-viral 3 роки тому

      @@Gittemary yay thank you! 🙂

  • @gwynneio
    @gwynneio 3 роки тому

    He, Gitte, what should one do with shoes that are too worn out to be donated? Thank you 💗💗

    • @gwynneio
      @gwynneio 3 роки тому

      I know about replacing the soles, but for shoes where you cant do that or if the uppers are broken :)

    • @carolemoisan7781
      @carolemoisan7781 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe plant in them

    • @gwynneio
      @gwynneio 3 роки тому

      @@carolemoisan7781 Thats hilarious

  • @ruthst.julien4581
    @ruthst.julien4581 3 роки тому +1

    How exciting because I just posted a video on sustainable fashion that's 2 mins long👏🏾❤️
    - Growing youtuber 😊

  • @88sajka
    @88sajka 3 роки тому

    I wonder if you have a list of clothing companies you can recommend? I'm quite new to sustainable clothing, but not a fan of second hand (can't really say why) and completely overwhelmed by internet searches :|

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  3 роки тому

      I have a whole list on my blog - the link is already in the bio ☺️✨

    • @88sajka
      @88sajka 3 роки тому

      @@Gittemary that's great! I will have a look there then - thank you!

  • @MediaSLSecondLife
    @MediaSLSecondLife 3 роки тому

    beautiful 😜

  • @yogaqueen1527
    @yogaqueen1527 3 роки тому +1

    I stopped spending money on fast fashion. I thrift now

  • @sonjadengler806
    @sonjadengler806 2 роки тому

    Just got a Shien add at the end of you're video. I've reported it, but not sure what good it will do.

  • @eleanormansfield34
    @eleanormansfield34 3 роки тому

    🙌🙌🙌

  • @afrohuman4681
    @afrohuman4681 3 роки тому

    Borrow from friends
    Me
    👀 I don’t have any

  • @regeneratetheland293
    @regeneratetheland293 3 роки тому +1

    I hate trends. They are mostly stupid. 😂