| Deleted: <h4><strong>Why It Matters</strong></h4><p><em>The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, with fast fashion contributing to overconsumption and waste.</em></p><h4><strong>Local Tips</strong></h4><h4>Choose Quality Over Quantity</h4><p>Invest in high-quality clothing that lasts longer rather than frequently buying cheaper, fast fashion items.Second-Hand Shopping: Explore second-hand shops in Burgas or participate in clothing swaps to give new life to used garments.</p><h4>Map of Second-Hand Stores</h4><p>[Map WIP]</p><p>Find local second-hand stores where you can purchase pre-loved clothes, reducing demand for new production and cutting textile waste.</p><h4>Support Local Designers</h4><p>Buy from local designers who focus on sustainable practices and materials.</p><h4>DIY Upcycling</h4><p>Learn to upcycle old clothing into something new, like turning a t-shirt into a reusable bag.</p> | Added: <p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Burgas has plenty of options for second-hand clothing, tech, and furniture, giving us the chance to pass on items that are still in good condition but no longer needed. This helps prevent the unnecessary waste of materials that would otherwise be used to make new products.</span></p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"> </p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">One of the biggest second-hand clothing stores, Zig Zag, is located within the before mentioned Krasnodar Market, which is a 5 minute walk from the city center.</span></p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Some of the biggest second-hand clothing stores in Burgas include:</span></p><ul><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Zig Zag</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Pimpo</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Humana</span></li><li><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Mania</span></li></ul><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"> </p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Here is a map of some of these stores: </span><a class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none" href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YNrKlgbfXFOxdHI6tBVEymCbTZtrsDw&usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YNrKlgbfXFOxdHI6tBVEymCbTZtrsDw&usp=sharing</a></p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"> </p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In addition to these, there are many smaller shops that sell second-hand furniture and white appliences, like washing machines and dishwashers that have been repaired and are as good as new.</span></p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Burgas also has clothing bins for people who want to donate items they no longer use. These bins are part of a national campaign run by TEXLIFE in partnership with the Bulgarian Red Cross. The goal is to make textile recycling easier and more efficient, following a model already established in Western Europe.</span></p><p class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body"><span class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">Here’s a map of the clothing bin locations in Burgas: </span><a class="OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none" href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=1R6fK1mJIfgDJEJtkRLxISVwqY5SXmTQ&ll=42.513382212736936%2C27.516032749999997&z=12" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Map</a></p> |
