Cumbria Clothing Collective inspires conscious choices about clothing purchases and disposal to tackle environmental and ethical issues. Reducing Cumbrias clothing waste – one item at a time.

Our mission

Fast fashion harms the environment, creating waste and CO2 emissions, often unnoticed by many. Our initiative raises awareness, engages policymakers, and encourages prioritising quality over quantity. By working with local councils, we aim to integrate sustainable clothing practices into Cumbria’s climate action efforts, reducing waste and emissions for a better future.

30%

of unsold clothes end up in landfills. We waste billions of items of clothing every year.

£28million

of unsold clothes end up in landfills. We waste billions of items of clothing every year.

118

items of clothing in our wardrobes, and 26% will not have been worn in the last year.

250million

items of clothing dumped every second, 69% of which are plastic-based synthetic fibres.

Ideas and inspiration

Love your wardrobe

Ideas

Find out more

Create a Capsule Wardrobe that reflects your personality and lifestyle.

Wardrobe Wake-up

Use the Off The Hanger counter to find out you how much you own, how much you’ve spent and get a personalised reading of your collection of clothes. Doing the count could save you money, help you fall back in love with your wardrobe and rediscover hidden gems.

Off The Hanger