Sustainable Valentines Day Gifts
Valentines, Palentines, Galentines… if you are looking for a sustainable gift this Valentine’s Day that shows you care about your loved one and the planet, look no further than your local charity shops.. At The Charity Shop Gift Card we think that spending time choosing a gift from a charity shop shows you have put […]
The Charity Shop Gift Card teams up with Clothing Collective
The Charity Shop Gift Card is partnering with Clothing Collective to support the growing number of people in need as the cost-of-living crisis deepens. For people experiencing financial hardship, clothing needs can get pushed down the list of priorities as food and fuel poverty are often the most pressing issues. This partnership hopes to support […]
How maximalist fashion and sustainability go hand in hand
By Abby Davidson As a self-proclaimed sustainable maximalist I often find myself thinking about the relationship between maximalism and sustainability and I reckon some of you might have too. To start I want to consider what maximalism is. A simple search will bring you to this definition: “maximalism, a reaction against minimalism, is an aesthetic of […]
“The overachievers of the sustainable fashion world”
Veganuary, dry Jan, 30 days of yoga.. all kinds of New Year’s resolutions are flying around at this time of year and many fall by the wayside as quickly as they started. However, there are small changes you can make to make your lifestyle more sustainable and if that’s your goal this year, look no […]
Are We Ready to Gift Secondhand?
Written By Lee Fellows, Managing Director, The Charity Shop Gift Card That’s a question that is increasingly being asked as we think about Christmas presents for family and friends. The thought of buying someone a secondhand gift only a few years ago would have been unthinkable for most people but it does seem that this […]
Sustainable Secret Santa
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Pioneer scheme gives out Charity Shop Gift Cards at foodbanks
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What’s so great about Charity Shopping anyway?
It goes without saying that the team at The Charity Shop Gift Card are advocates of buying preloved and think that The Charity Shop Gift Card would make a great Christmas present (but of course we would say that we’re biased!) Bethany Clark did some research to find out the word on the street when […]
Love, preloved – An edited extract from Sheryl Bolden’s book ‘Sustainably Stylish A guide to a guilt-free wardrobe’
When asked which clothes are the most sustainable, my answer is without doubt, the ones that already exist! Before you panic, I’m not suggesting we should never buy anything brand new again. I’m a realist and a pragmatist and I love buying new things, but I want to share with you the reason why we […]
Tips and Ideas for a more sustainable Halloween Costume
Halloween doesn’t exactly scream sustainability. From plastic wrapped sweets to discarded pumpkins, the spooky season has arguably become one of waste. But what if there was another way? Before you skip to a costume shop or, worse, *whispers* Amazon, consider charity shopping. Buying second-hand reduces your carbon footprint and is your vote for a circular […]
