Why it's now fashionable to fix your clothes rather than throw them out

Remember having patches on your jeans as a child? They may not have found many fans at first, but they went on to become a fashion trend in their own right. Photo: AFP

What changes are you ready to make to reduce your impact on the planet? While many shoppers have already switched to buying secondhand or making more sustainable fashion choices, maybe it's also time to start getting damaged or worn out items fixed.

It may be age-old, but this eco-friendly approach is coming back in a big way as people take conscious steps to limit overconsumption and textile waste.