Selective Buying Clothes, So as Not to Become a 'Trash' Pile in the Wardrobe

Selektif Membeli Pakaian, Biar Tak Jadi Tumpukan 'Sampah' di Lemari

"Selective Buying of Clothes, So as Not to Become a Pile of 'Trash' in the Wardrobe"

Selective Buying Clothes, So as Not to Become a 'Trash' Pile in the Wardrobe

Dream - Clothing or attire is a primary need for everyone. As time goes by, clothing is not just a necessity, but it becomes a trend and fashion to enhance prestige, indicate status, and boost self-confidence.

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The clothing industry is also developing in line with the fast-paced needs of humans in this digital era. It is undeniable that this has a negative impact on the environment."

In Indonesia itself, the high interest of the community in fast fashion makes the garment industry contribute 2 thousand to 3 thousand tons of textile waste per year, equivalent to 20% of the total amount of waste accumulated in the Landfill (TPA). On a larger scale, NASA satellites even captured the condition of textile waste accumulation in Chile, which is contributed by major clothing brands that we commonly use. The waste pile is estimated to reach 92 million tons per year, with only about 1-2% of the waste being recycled.

Unrecycled clothing waste has become a complex problem. Most of the clothing that people love is made of polyester or plastic, which, if disposed of improperly in rivers or oceans, will become difficult to decompose waste and pollute the environment.

"Beautify Vintage Clothing"

Then, what should we do to reduce the pile of clothing waste and save the earth from damage?

Simple steps that can be taken are repairing clothes that have not been worn for a long time, inherited from parents, torn, loose stitches and buttons, and other conditions. Repairing clothes can help save the environment by reducing the amount of clothing waste dumped in landfills and extending the lifespan of a garment. Additionally, repairs also help us preserve the historical heritage of clothes passed down from our parents or ancestors, which would be a shame to throw away.

"By sharpening basic sewing skills and repairing our old clothes, we also contribute to the earth and the environment. Therefore, it is very important to introduce simple ways to repair clothes that can be directly applied by consumers," said Bev Tan, Co-Founder of Mulih. Another step that can be taken is to think wisely and reconsider before buying clothes. Until now, when we buy clothes, we rarely ask ourselves if the clothes will suit us or if we can wear them in the long run. However, carefully chosen clothes can be more valuable because we truly desire them, so there is more value than just being trendy or cute."

In Indonesia itself, there are many clothing brands that sell affordable clothes or offer discounted prices. This is indeed good, but many people become consumptive and buy clothes excessively. Even when clothes that have only been worn a few times are damaged, the first thing that comes to mind is to throw away the clothes because they can buy new clothes again at a cheap price. This factor is one of the difficulties in encouraging people to recycle or repair clothes.

Good habits that are done to reduce clothing waste can be started this month coinciding with Fashion Revolution Week 2024 initiated by the non-profit organization Fashion Revolution.

"In Indonesia, this commemoration is marked by the launch of "Kembali Baik" which is a clothing repair program by Sejauh Mata Memandang (SMM) in collaboration with Mulih as a repair partner."

"Kami melihat bahwa kolaborasi dapat menjadi kunci untuk menyampaikan pesan-pesan yang kami rasa penting. Saat ini, seringkali kita belum menyadari bahwa reparasi pakaian dapat menjadi opsi yang sangat baik ketika ingin 'menghidupkan' kembali pakaian yang sudah lama kita miliki," ujar Chitra Subyakto, Pendiri dan Direktur Kreatif dari brand Sejauh Mata Memandang.Laporan Aykaputri Amalia Rahmani" Translation: "We see that collaboration can be the key to delivering messages that we feel are important. Currently, we often don't realize that clothing repairs can be a very good option when we want to 'revive' old clothes that we already have," said Chitra Subyakto, Founder and Creative Director of the brand Sejauh Mata Memandang. Report by Aykaputri Amalia Rahmani."

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