The Climate Conversations Podcast: Why buy winter clothing for kids when you can rent?
Children outgrow their clothes quickly, leading to a lot of waste. How can parents develop more sustainable shopping habits?
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Batman costumes, winter jackets and flower girl dresses - some parents have no idea what to do with these occasion clothes after their kids have outgrown them.
Julie Yoo speaks to Angeline Tan, founder of local clothing rental Weekend Kids, on why sustainable shopping for children is good for everyone.
With fast fashion now, a lot of clothes are really cheap ... But it's not about whether or not the outfit is cheap. It's about what happens after.
Jump to these key moments:Â
- 01:37Â Why Angeline's mother kept boxes of her unworn clothing long after she had grown up
- 03:24Â Why does the Weekend Kids focus on renting out special occasion outfits?
- 09:53 How does Angeline get parents to go beyond emotional attachment and think in terms of waste?Â
Source: CNA/jq