Resale, repair, rental, refill… could this be the new way to shop?

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November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption. You might have heard of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ a motto with the aim of encouraging us to think about how we consume and consider the impact that buying lots of stuff has on the planet. But now the high end department store Selfridges has launched a new campaign, ‘Project Earth’ to try and change the way we shop: resale, repair, rental and refill is their response to customers' growing demands for sustainable shopping and move away from fast fashion and disposable goods. What is the aim? How will it work? What other changes has Selfridges planned? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the best ways to reuse my household waste?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 4/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices