In recent years, the extent of pollution produced by our society has become an increasingly pressing issue and problem. Plastic-Free July tried to draw attention to this and encourage everyone to abandon our harmful habits.
We have a duty to do so on an individual level against the looming climate catastrophe, but this can only be effective if we change our lifestyles and consumption habits, not just in July, but throughout the year!
We’ve brought you some options to reduce your ecological footprint in fashion as well!
The fashion of the future is vintage
One of the most important issues in Sputnik is to introduce our customers to the vintage feeling of life. In addition to their style and high quality, the value-resistant and timeless pieces reduce unnecessary overproduction and waste, which is characteristic of fast-fashion companies.
Vintage pieces have a personality and a story that you can be a part of if you stop buying new clothes and look for your new favorite in vintage or second-hand stores instead!
You can also turbocharge your bored clothes with small accessories so you don’t have to buy a new one. Even a sewn-on sewer can lend your old denim jacket a completely different style!
Instead, choose more sustainable cotton or organic cotton products that, in addition to being natural, breathable, and perfect for sensitive skin, don’t undergo any chemical treatment at all, leaving a smaller footprint on our planet.
Our cheerful small bags can also help you organize your shopping and little things.
Among our products you can also find rattan and cork accessories, which are more durable than their textile counterparts and their production also involves less pollution.
A little attention for a better future
Every change starts small, for example, that we no longer ask for plastic bags at checkouts, either in grocery stores or clothing stores. Always have your own canvas bag on hand, in which you can take the purchased products home.
You don't have to give up on designer products, as you can already get super variations of these bags.
Armed with the Szputnyik:
- Szputnyik also supports an environmentally conscious lifestyle, so we have phased out our plastic bags and introduced recycled, degradable paper bags instead.
- Recycling excess but unavoidable plastic is also essential, so be sure to collect it selectively, and if you can, use it over and over again, as we do in our stores. Our furnishings also reflect the special, vintage feel of life.
- The decorative elements were gathered from all over the world, flea markets, so that the pieces representing the value could make a new place more colorful.
- Choose ethical brands like Fjallraven, Herschel or TOMS, which you can already find in Szputnyik!