This growing trend, which has gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok, centres on frugal habits such as batch cooking, shopping second-hand, and avoiding unnecessary purchases.
The proliferation of second-hand clothing, often referred to as "obroni waawu" in Ghana, has significant implications for both the economy and the environment. With policy regulation, the Ghanaian ...
Choosing used garments can significantly reduce this destructive cycle. A 2017 study showed that wearing second-hand clothes instead of purchasing new items reduces carbon emissions by nearly a third.
Credit: Svittlana/Shutterstock. Oxfam is advocating for a reduction in single-use holiday fashion, noting that nearly one-third of adults confess to wearing new party attire only once, but it says a ...