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When the time comes for a wardrobe detox, it’s easy to fill a bag or two of unwanted clothing ready to drop off at the local op shop. You probably feel good about yourself knowing your unwanted or outdated items of clothing are going to have a new life, with someone maybe less fortunate or in need. But what happens to all the clothing that’s left behind? The answer does not leave you feeling so good.  Landfill - and a lot of it. On the West Coast of Africa, Ghana, a staggering 20 metre wall of landfill borders the coastline, with around 60% of that being unwanted clothing. This is the less glamorous side of the story, the disconnect from our good service deed. But the harsh reality is that each week over 15 million garments arrive to this coastline alone - the clothing in good condition are kept for resale, while the estimated 40% is dumped into the growing mountain of landfill.  Our consumption of clothing, in particular ‘fast fashion’ is the root of this environmental crisis...

Wanting to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, but are unsure where to start? We’ve put together 5 simple ways to reduce your impact, and to live more sustainably. 1. Simple Swaps:  Switching out products that are harsher on the environment for ones which are made from recycled or natural fibres is a great starting point. This requires no big lifestyle changes, just conscious effort to choose more environmentally friendly products.  Ditch The Plastic And Choose Bamboo! Each year Australian’s dispose of over 30 million toothbrushes, that equates to around 1000 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste, just for a small toothbrush! Next time you’re in need of a toothbrush, make sure it’s bamboo!  For your next bamboo toothbrush, check out  Eco Smile Co Switch To Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products: Each time you purchase a new multi-purpose cleaner, you’re also purchasing a single-use plastic bottle. Save the plastic and the harsh chemicals, by opting for natural cleaning products...