Sustainable weddings: Say ‘yes’ to the (rented) dress
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Renting a wedding dress is a glamorous trend that doesn’t just save you money – it’s also good for the planet. In one recent year, 14.5 million tons of fabric - mostly clothes - were thrown in the trash in the U.S., according to the EPA. Renting wedding dresses can also cut down on pollution and promotes reusing what is often a single-use item.
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- A typical wedding can generate up to 600 pounds of trash.
- Using recycled or digital invitations is recommended for sustainability. 10s
- Planning ahead can help reduce food waste, which often accounts for about 10% of wedding trash. 15s
- Decor and flowers should be reusable, repurposed, or able to be replanted. 22s
- Renting wedding dresses is encouraged to lessen fashion industry waste. 37s