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M&S eco-friendly initiative shwopps 500,000 clothing

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Following the launch six weeks ago in a clothed street in East London, Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the first results of its revolutionary clothes recycling initiative, Shwopping. Half a million used and unwanted items have been shwopped – the equivalent of eight items a minute. Every single one has been donated to Oxfam for re-sale, re-use or recycling.

Avant Garde 2012

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Avant Garde, Live Eco´s upcycled fashion project, is underway for a second season. Together with the Design Academy of Fashion, Live Eco will be presenting an upcycled fashion show, proudly sponsored by Pick n Pay & The Body Shop, at The Green Expo at the CTICC on 24 November 2012.