Did you know?
- Ireland is one of the biggest consumers and disposers of textiles in the EU. We consume 53 kg per person per year and throw away 35 kg, compared to the European average of 26 kg and 12 kg.
- Around 110,000 tonnes of textiles in Ireland end up in waste-to-energy plants or landfill each year.
- On average, only 1% of clothes are recycled into new garments.
Here’s a few resources if you want to know more:
You can learn more about Ireland’s obsession with fast-fashion HERE.
Creative Bandon can be found HERE.
To book a spot in the denim upcycling workshop, click HERE.
FASH Forward can be found HERE.
