Fewer Clothes Went to Landfills in 2019 – SCAP Report

Fewer Clothes Went to Landfills in 2019 - SCAP Report

News & Blogs Fewer Clothes Went to Landfills in 2019 – SCAP Report Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text Fewer Clothes Went to Landfills in 2019 as SCAP’s Mission Gathers Pace The Zip Yard is proud to be the first repairs and alterations company to have signed up to the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) 2020 Commitment, which is leading the way in targeting action to minimise the environmental impact of our clothes. During 2019 we’ve kept a keen eye on the latest news from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and fully support its #DonationGeneration initiative to encourage more people to donate clothes to charity shops and clothing banks. WRAP’s end of year Textile Market Situation Report has recently been published which shines a light on the progress being made but shows that there is still plenty of room for improvement. The stand-out figure is that there […]

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Treat Loved Ones and Feel Good Too

Treat Loved Ones and Feel Good Too

News & Blogs Little Things Mean a Lot Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text How To Treat Loved Ones And Feel Good Too Christmas is for caring, sharing and smiling and you’re guaranteed to be grinning if you’ve sourced individual gifts and saved money in the process. How do I do that, we hear you ask. Simple – just head down to your nearest Zip Yard store. Our motto ‘if it fits under a sewing machine we can repair and alter it’ also applies to making bespoke gifts for family and friends. Use our seamstresses’ imagination and add a touch of class to your gifting – not just for Christmas but for birthdays and special occasions too. Here are some ideas to get you started:   1. Fancy Dress Costumes For Kids With Frozen 2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hitting cinemas, youngsters are clamouring for film […]

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