In recent years there has been a rise in the popularity of second hand clothing amongst younger genrations . Why is this happening? do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Purchasing used clothing has become more popular recently, particularly among younger people. The main reason

this

is happening is that today’s youths are often short of money and

second

-hand clothing offers an affordable alternative to new clothes.

This

is a positive development because it recycles old clothes, helping to reduce negative impacts on the environment.

Second

-hand stores sell for a fraction of the price of new items.

This

is appealing for younger generations, who, due to studying or unemployment, do not have sufficient income available to purchase new clothes.

Second

-hand outfits are usually sold in good condition and high-fashion brands can often be found meaning many young people enjoy searching for

such

bargains.

For example

, the number of

second

-hand clothes stores in Prague has doubled in the

last

five years due to their popularity among younger shoppers. Choosing

second

-hand clothes over new ones is a form of recycling and has a positive environmental impact. By buying from

second

-hand shops, young people are reducing the amount of new clothes that have to be produced.

This

means that the impact on the environment is less severe as less water and chemicals are being used to grow cotton and other crops used to manufacture cloth.

Furthermore

, the pollution from transporting these products around the world is

also

reduced.

For instance

, a recent article in the Independent newspaper stated that the fashion industry was the

second

most polluting sector, coming only after the oil industry. In conclusion, more young people are choosing to buy

second

-hand clothes as a way of saving money and

this

has a positive impact on the environment by reducing the need to produce and transport new clothing.