Bridport Fashion Revolution is returning to Bridport after Covid hit part way its last event.

Many may remember the 2020 Transition Town Bridport campaign which was designed to highlight the impact the global fashion industry is having on our environment. Three events in and Covid struck. So, the team is now re-booting plans from over two years ago and bringing back Bridport Fashion Revolution.

Mainly based at the Lyric Theatre in Barrack Street, this will include six days of events about how to keep your clothes in circulation for longer and out of landfill.

A spokesman for Bridport Fashion Revolution said: "Horrifyingly, 60 per cent of fast and cheap fashion, often bough impulsively and barely worn, ends up being thrown away. A family in the western world disposes of an average of 30kg of clothing each year. Only 15 per cent is recycled or donated, and the rest goes to waste.

"Then there's the problem of fabric. For instance, two billion pairs of jeans are produced annually, each pair requiring 7,000 litres of water, not to mention the chemicals and fertilisers for the cotton used, which all damage the natural world.

"So, something has to change and fast. Responsibility lies with all of us - governments, designers, manufacturers and all participants to the clothing industry - ending up of course, with we, the consumer, wondering what we should now do.

"However, the word is getting round and people are beginning to react with creative ideas. There are many new websites, individuals and businesses are beginning to promote change and to give advice. We are encouraged to buy less, buy sustainable brands, buy better quality and think twice before throwing out our clothes. We could try to repair them, donate or swap them, or give more to charity. We can sell second-hand online, some shops even rent out clothing for that glam event."

Bridport Fashion Revolution takes place from July 30 to August 4. Details of events will soon be available on Bridport Nub News and Bridport Fashion Revolution Facebook page.