Thank you for attending a mending class with isifiso. Hope you keep practicing and keep mending. Mending clothes offers significant environmental and economic benefits. Here are some compelling statistics:

• Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion: The global fashion industry accounts for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions and contributes substantially to water pollution.
• Clothing Waste in the UK: Annually, around 350,000 tonnes of clothing end up in UK landfills. Notably, one in seven Brits (15%) discard damaged clothing instead of repairing it, equating to over eight million people. Only 36% of individuals opt to mend their garments.
• Economic Savings through Reuse: In New South Wales, Australia, second-hand shopping and reusing items saved approximately $432 million in a single year. This practice also prevented 49,900 tonnes of products from reaching landfills and saved 321,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
• Growth of the Circular Economy: The UK’s circular economy sector, which includes businesses focused on reworking and selling vintage goods, comprises over 4,000 companies, generates £28 billion in revenue, and employs nearly 120,000 people. This sector is expected to continue growing due to its environmental benefits.

Mending and reusing clothing reduce environmental impact and help you save money.