1- Buy less- Try to buy fewer clothes but spend more on good quality. Purchasing a good item that you know will last, is better than buying more clothing frequently. Well-made clothes will last longer, saving you money and limiting your throw out pile in the long run.

2- Try second hand- purchase second hand clothing. Charity shops have a wide range of cheap clothing and buying these clothes helps to support the worthy cause.

3- Give away clothes- this is very relevant for baby clothes. Children grow very quickly so more than likely the clothing will still be in good condition. You could even try swapping clothing with friends and family.

4- Purchase Fairtrade clothing- currently the Fairtrade Foundation doesn’t cover all parts of the production line, but if you invest in Fairtrade cotton clothes then you can give growers a fair deal.

5- Go with alternative materials- bamboo, hemp and soy all make good clothing products, so give them a try.

6- Read around fashion mags- glossy fashion magazines may give you the trends, but they may not inform you on the environmental dangers of fashion. Get information from other sources such as Labour Behind the Label or No Sweat to get a better perspective.

7- Wash clothes when they are dirty- washing uses a lot of water, not to mention power so don’t wash everything after you have simply worn it. Underwear is the exception but think twice before you wash.

8- Don’t iron or tumble dry- if you don’t need to, don’t do it. Make sure the garment really needs ironing before you do it. Clothes can dry naturally on a washing line or clothes horse, you just need to take time.

9- Try organic cotton clothing- there are many companies out there that make organic cotton clothes, so give them a try. You might be surprised.

10- Avoid clothes that need dry-cleaning- most dry-cleaning companies will use a fluid tetrachloroethylene which can cause long term pollution if it gets in the waterways. If you have to get it dry-cleaned try and look for dry cleaners that use Green Earth Cleansing solution.