Every year, enormous amounts of clothing are thrown away, much of it still perfectly wearable. At The Elementals Laundry, we see good clothes every day, and we believe they deserve to be worn, not wasted.
The most sustainable garment already exists
Making new clothing takes water, energy and raw materials. Wearing a garment that’s already been made is one of the simplest ways to reduce that impact. Every secondhand piece you buy is one less new piece that needs to be produced, and one less piece headed for the trash.
Where Rire&Co fits in
- Unclaimed clothes get a second life. Instead of being discarded, cleaned and pressed garments nobody came back for go on the Rack.
- Consignment keeps clothes moving. Pieces sitting unworn in your closet can go to someone who will wear them.
- Unsold items are donated. Consigned pieces that don’t sell, and that consignors don’t pick up, are donated rather than thrown away.
Care is part of sustainability
The longer you keep a garment, the better. Proper cleaning, smart storage and timely repairs can add years to the life of your clothes. Read our Clothing Care tips, and bring repairs to The Elementals Laundry before small problems become big ones.
Small steps add up
- Buy fewer, better pieces.
- Repair before you replace.
- Shop secondhand first.
- Pass on what you don’t wear.
Do your part, in style. Shop the Rack or consign your clothes with Rire&Co.