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
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is happening is that today’s youths are often short of money and Linking Words
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-hand clothing offers an affordable alternative to new clothes. Linking Words
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is a positive development because it recycles old clothes, helping to reduce negative impacts on the environment.
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-hand stores sell for a fraction of the price of new items. Linking Words
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is appealing for younger generations, who, due to studying or unemployment, do not have sufficient income available to purchase new clothes. Linking Words
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-hand outfits are usually sold in good condition and high-fashion brands can often be found meaning many young people enjoy searching for Linking Words
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-hand clothes stores in Prague has doubled in the Linking Words
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five years due to their popularity among younger shoppers. Choosing Linking Words
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-hand clothes over new ones is a form of recycling and has a positive environmental impact.
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-hand shops, young people are reducing the amount of new clothes that have to be produced. Linking Words
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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. Linking Words
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most polluting sector, coming only after the oil industry.
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-hand clothes as a way of saving money and Linking Words
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has a positive impact on the environment by reducing the need to produce and transport new clothing.Linking Words
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