| Deleted: | Added: <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400">Sustainable Fashion: The most iconic topic because, let’s face it, we all have a bit of vanity and want to look our best all the time. But spoiler alert: you can do that while being sustainable too, saving a lot of money and time.</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-weight: 400">Properly disposing of textiles by recycling, donating, or repurposing old clothes helps reduce the environmental impact of clothing waste and promotes a circular economy, benefiting both the planet and future generations.</span></em></p><p> </p><h4><span style="font-weight: 400">Our Tips</span></h4><p><span style="font-weight: 400">to help you stay stylish and sustainable without the stress</span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Avoid fast fashion and trends</b><span style="font-weight: 400">: Focus on what you like and what makes you feel good, regardless of what your friends or society think. You need to feel good in your clothes. Once you’ve decided, buy high-quality items so you don’t have to replace them soon, and they fit your body better.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Check your grandparents’ closets</b><span style="font-weight: 400">: There’s always an unexpected surprise; you might be amazed at how well your grandmother’s coat fits you!</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Prefer natural fibers</b><span style="font-weight: 400">: Opt for materials like wool, cotton, and linen. Avoid synthetic materials which degrade more quickly and are not healthy for your skin. - </span><a href="https://rifo-lab.com/blogs/rifo-stories/le-proprieta-delle-fibre-naturali-e-pure#:~:text=Le%20fibre%20naturali%20sono%20quelle,stati%20i%20loro%20processi%20produttivi"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://rifo-lab.com/blogs/rifo-stories/le-proprieta-delle-fibre-naturali-e-pure#:~:text=Le%20fibre%20naturali%20sono%20quelle,stati%20i%20loro%20processi%20produttivi</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span></li><li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Clothes recycling</b><span style="font-weight: 400">: We often overlook the potential in our clothes. What you were about to throw in the bin might be perfect for your little sister.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Thrift shops</b><span style="font-weight: 400">: Finally, genuine thrift shops are popping up, where you can score amazing deals for just a few euros! Try searching for them in your city and visit them with your friends. While Piacenza doesn’t have these yet, who knows? You might be the one to open the first…</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400"><b>Clothing rental</b><span style="font-weight: 400">: Why spend 800 euros on a Valentino dress for prom if you’re only going to wear it once? Clothing rental is the solution for cases like this. By renting, you’ll save a lot of money throughout the year and still make an impression on that cute guy you like, haha!</span></li></ul><p> </p><h4><span style="font-weight: 400">Opportunities in Piacenza </span></h4><h4><b>VINOKILO</b></h4><p><span style="font-weight: 400"> Vinokilo is a traveling event dedicated to sustainable fashion that takes place in Piacenza once or twice a year. During this event, participants can purchase high-quality vintage clothing sold by the kilo. The initiative aims to promote the recycling and reuse of clothes, thereby reducing the environmental impact of fashion. In addition to shopping, the event often includes activities such as workshops, live music, and sustainability talks, creating a community experience that raises awareness about ethical fashion and conscious consumption. - </span><a href="https://vinokilo.events/collections/piacenza/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://vinokilo.events/collections/piacenza/</span></a></p><h4><b>Clothing swaps at Rathaus</b></h4><p><span style="font-weight: 400"> At Rathaus, a private club in the beautiful center of Piacenza, you can participate in clothing swaps. - </span><a href="https://www.piacenzasera.it/2023/04/swap-market-al-circolo-rathaus-il-15-aprile-per-un-cambio-armadi-nel-segno-della-sostenibilita/477828/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.piacenzasera.it/2023/04/swap-market-al-circolo-rathaus-il-15-aprile-per-un-cambio-armadi-nel-segno-della-sostenibilita/477828/</span></a></p><h4><b>Via Roma Street Market</b></h4><p><span style="font-weight: 400">In Via Roma, you can visit a flea market. - </span><a href="https://www.comune.piacenza.it/it/events/via-roma-street-market-2023"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.comune.piacenza.it/it/events/via-roma-street-market-2023</span></a></p><h4><b>Caritas Clothing Collection Center</b></h4><p><span style="font-weight: 400">Located at Via Giordani 21, this center accepts clothing donations.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400">Phone nr: +39 </span><span style="font-weight: 400">0523/330812</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400">Mon to Friday 9.30 - 12.00</span></p><p><a href="https://www.informafamiglie.it/piacenza/famiglia-e-associazioni/volontariato-e-associazionismo-familiare/caritas_diocesana"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.informafamiglie.it/piacenza/famiglia-e-associazioni/volontariato-e-associazionismo-familiare/caritas_diocesana</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span></p><h4><b>Humana greens bins</b></h4><p><span style="font-weight: 400">Want to clear out your old clothes to free up space in your wardrobe? Instead of throwing them away, drop them in the Humana greens bins in the Bel Po parking lot. They can be located via the link: Link:</span><a href="https://raccoltavestiti.humanaitalia.org/junker-app/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://raccoltavestiti.humanaitalia.org/junker-app/</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span></p><h4><b>Vinted platform</b></h4><p><span style="font-weight: 400"> Since 2021, Vinted has been available in Italy, allowing you to buy and sell clothes and items from home with the option to negotiate prices.- </span><a href="https://www.vinted.it/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.vinted.it/</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span></p> |
