THIS IS US
At Slow Bam Bino, we are committed to promoting responsible and environmentally friendly consumption. By offering second-hand clothing for babies and toddlers, we not only provide an affordable solution for parents, but we also help reduce textile waste in our society. We believe in second-hand clothing and
slowing down fashion, to create a sustainable future
for our children and future generations.
THE STORY
THE MISSION
It started one day in the back room of a fast-fashion chain. I was working in one of their clothing stores and I was able to see what was going on behind the scenes. There were tons of plastic, an exorbitant amount of clothes produced, unsold, and then thrown away somewhere, in an unknown location. All this waste, at a time when we are facing major climate challenges, seemed deeply revolting to me. That's when the idea of a second-hand store for children began to germinate. A second-hand store for children, aiming to be a quality, climate-friendly alternative, at a fair price and accessible to all.
– Tilda, CEO of slow bam bino
Our goal is to raise awareness about second-hand goods and all their benefits, to slow down fashion and reduce textile waste, in order to contribute to a more sustainable environment.
One of the most sustainable ways to engage today is to reuse and buy secondhand.
We also want to make parents' daily lives easier, whether financially or simply by providing a helping hand to those who need it in their busy lives.
We can't do everything, but we can do our part—and here's ours.
TEXTILE INDUSTRY VS CLIMATE
What impact does the textile industry have on the climate?
We often hear that second-hand goods are good for the planet, but how and why?
FACTS
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Every year, 100 billion garments are manufactured worldwide, generating more greenhouse gas emissions than all of aviation and shipping combined.
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Textile production requires a lot of water, as well as land to grow cotton and other fibers.
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To make a single cotton T-shirt, it takes approximately 2,700 liters of fresh water, equivalent to one person's drinking water needs for 2.5 years.
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Every second, a dump truck full of textiles is thrown away.
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In 2020, the textile sector was the third largest contributor to water and land use degradation globally.
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Of the 100 billion garments produced each year, 92 million tonnes end up in landfill.
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Global production of textile fibers has almost doubled, from 58 million tonnes in 2000 to 109 million tonnes in 2020.
Sources: European Parliament, European Agency
for the Environment, Ellen MacArthur Foundation,
Copenhagen Fashion Summit.