Tips for Being Sustainable Beyond the Wardrobe

Sustainability is a practice that can be applied to expressing your unique style, but caring for the planet goes far beyond the wardrobe! Thoughtful choices form the basis for sustainable living, which includes giving clothing a second life. At Style Encore, every pre-loved piece that gets purchased helps reduce waste and conserve resources to support a circular economy in fashion—an economy that discourages fast fashion and encourages a better future for Mother Earth.

Daily habits are a great place to start increasing mindfulness around sustainability. Whether you’re picking up groceries or browsing secondhand racks, make it a point to use reusable totes on your shopping trips. It might be tough to remember every time, but it’s an easy swap to make once you establish the repetition. Same with going out for coffee—try bringing your own thermos, mug, or glass to reduce single-use plastics. At home, keep devices unplugged when not in use and consider composting food scraps to reduce waste. If you don’t have outside space where you live, consider a countertop or under-sink compost bin. Many places like community gardens or schools will accept compost donations if you aren’t able to use it yourself! Even hosting a dinner with locally-sourced ingredients can be a fun, eco-friendly way to entertain.

And of course, when it’s time to clean out your closet, sell your gently used items at your local Style Encore, which will ensure your favorite pieces get a new lease on life instead of heading to the landfill. Style Encore buys and sells men's and women's clothing, so it can be your one-stop-shop for all sustainable clothing needs. By making thoughtful wardrobe choices and extending those principles to other areas of your life—like reducing single-use plastics or opting for energy-efficient product options—you’re contributing to a brighter future for yourself and for others.

Blog By: Chelsea Lankford | @truelane