The fashion industry is responsible for up to a tenth of global carbon emissions, according to the United Nations' environment programme. Clothes cause emissions in a wide variety of ways – from their manufacture to transportation and washing by the consumer. Chng first learnt about clothes swapping at a work event five years ago, and decided to change her ways after realising her wardrobe was filled with unworn items. It also holds workshops where customers can learn how to mend or upcycle used clothes. Second-hand shops are not as popular in Asia as in the West, in part because many believe used clothes from strangers could bring bad luck, or be unhygienic.

Source: The Star February 16, 2021 06:56 UTC