The decades of the fashion industry moving at breakneck speed and churning out new garments every hour, one thing is clear: the planet is paying the price.

Even with the recent attempts of some brands to appear greener, it is also up to consumers to work towards a solution. The good news is that you can help reduce the negative environmental impact of the fashion industry in a few simple steps.

One of the most straightforward strategies is to simply extend the lifespan of your wardrobe. Here’s how:

1. Buy Quality over Quantity

Do you remember the last item of clothing that you bought which you ended up only wearing once? With ever-evolving trends, there is pressure to keep up, which leads to more people buying cheap, fast fashion garments.

The mass production of cheap and poorly-made clothes is increasing the amount of textile waste. Those trendy $10 dresses come at a much higher cost to the environment. Purchasing higher quality garments is a more sustainable way to reduce the environmental impact. More quality made clothing is more durable and long-lasting, so you won’t need to buy pieces so frequently.

Double-check your intended purchase by investigating the fabric thickness, the construction of the garment, and the stitching quality. When selecting shoes, look at the construction, the material, the sole and the insole, you will easily be able to tell if they are built for the long run. Properly-made shoes can be worn for years and even passed down if they are looked after, which is why it is worth taking your shoes to a reputable cobbler at the first sight of any damage.

2. Repair Damaged Garments 

It can be better for your wallet and for the environment to invest in repairing your clothes, rather than throwing them away. Cleaning stains and fixing holes is easy and can often be done yourself with a quick stitch or two.

Here are some more reasons to keep your clothes in good condition.

• When you take care of your clothes, they have that brand-new, unworn look.
• Repairing small holes avoids them turning into big tears, which can be harder to fix.
• By acting quickly, you will save money on specialised dry cleaning and complicated repair services.

Here are some things you can do to avoid your garments ending up in a landfill.

• Take care of stains before they embed themselves into the fabric.
• Take delicate garments to the dry cleaners for professional service.
• Fix tears, rips, fraying edges, and split seams if you have basic sewing skills.
• Visit a tailor who can patch up tears that you can’t fix yourself.

3. Swap Clothes Instead of Buying New Ones
   Consider a clothes swap with friends and family–you might be surprised at what you can exchange. It is even possible to swap shoes, simply give them a clean inside and out. Many cities now have cloth swap events that can be found online or via social media groups. There are some amazing pieces to be found for next to nothing.
4. Donate Your Clothes 

One other way to maintain an eco-friendly closet is to donate items you no longer want. Many charitable organisations or initiatives no longer accept clothing donations that are not in wearable condition. Therefore, make sure you donate garments that are not stained or heavily damaged– another reason to keep your clothes in good condition. If someone you know needs a particular item of clothing or is the same size as you, then offer it to them instead of throwing it away.

5. Invest in a Capsule Wardrobe

Right now, capsule wardrobes are wildly popular, and for good reason. They alleviate the need to constantly buy new garments by focussing on a few effortlessly interchangeable quality pieces.

With a capsule wardrobe, you’ll only own a limited number of essential items that you can wear year-round. Select clothes that are durable, easy to style, and flatter your figure. When it comes to your shoe collection, integrate a few pairs that are practical, stylish and easy to coordinate with your clothes. Think about which essentials you need such as boots and sandals, then select a high-quality pair that will be worth repairing over the years.

Choosing clothes that are classic and comfortable is the first step to a more sustainable wardrobe. From shoes to outfits, invest in pieces that you will still love in years to come and opt to repair items to extend their use. With a few simple practices, your wardrobe can become more eco-friendly in no time.

My Healthcare Rewards team x

My Healthcare Rewards is so excited to announce our first ever giveaway!  And who better to aim it to but the future generation of healthcare – students.

It’s been such a challenging year for healthcare workers, especially students who have just started in the field.  We hope that this giveaway will give a much-needed boost to the spirits of all healthcare students starting out in this amazing profession.

We are running this exciting giveaway with the fabulous Becca, a nursing student who is a blogger and runs the Becca The Student Nurse Instagram page (@becca_the_student_nurse).  She is in her 2^nd year at the prestigious Plymouth University and specialises in studying adult healthcare.

In order to enter this giveaway, all you have to do is:

FOLLOW, LIKE and TAG

1. FOLLOW @myhealthcarerewards and @becca_the_student_nurse
2. LIKE this photo
3. TAG 1 Study Buddy = 1 entry

Unlimited entries allowed so get tagging!  Gain an additional entry by reposting this on your story and tag both accounts.

We are offering a fantastic prize of study supplies and a bonus gift of the book ‘Adventures in Human Body’ written by Gavin Francis.

 

STATIONERY BUNDLE

Double Ended Highlighters.

Glitter Pencil Case.

Pocket Calculator.

Mathematic Pencil Tin.

Mathematic Set.

Chunky Highlighters.

Hi2Art Sharpener & Collector.

Hi2Art 11 Style Post It Notes.

Pens, Pencils and Rubbers.

7 Piece Stationary Set.

Flexible 12-inch Ruler.

BONUS GIFT

‘Adventures in Human Being’ written by Gavin Francis.

We have a lifetime’s association with our bodies, but for many of us they remain uncharted territory. In Adventures in Human Being, Gavin Francis leads the reader on a journey through health and illness, offering insights on everything from the ribbed surface of the brain to the secret workings of the heart and the womb; from the pulse of life at the wrist to the unique engineering of the foot. 

So what are you waiting for?  Enter now and be in with the chance of winning this fabulous giveaway!

 

Giveaway Terms and Conditions.

1. By entering the giveaway, you are agreeing to these prize draw terms and conditions.
2. The giveaway is run and organised by My Healthcare Rewards and is co-chaired by Becca The Student.

Eligibility to enter

1. The giveaway is open to entrants over 17 years of age and employed or studies within the healthcare industry.
2. In entering the giveaway, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and eligible to claim any prize you may win.
3. There is no maximum entry per individual for this competition.
4. The giveaway is free to enter (no financial cost).

How to enter

1. Entering the giveaway will be if you LIKE the post, FOLLOW @myhealthcarerewards and also @becca_the_student_nurse, and TAGGING at least 1 study buddy of your choice.
2. Unlimited entries allowed, by TAGGING another study buddy equals another entry.
3. A bonus entry will be if the entrant SHARES the post on their Instagram story.
4. Full terms to enter are found on the webpage and also the Instagram post.

www.myhealthcare-rewards.com

1. My Healthcare Rewards will not accept responsibility if contact details provided are incomplete or inaccurate.

The prize

1. The prize will be a student study bundle as well as a book.
2. My Healthcare Rewards use of particular brands as prizes does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement of such brands.
3. The winner will be drawn at random.
4. The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable and no cash alternatives will be offered.
5. We reserve the right to substitute prizes with another prize of equal or higher value if circumstances beyond our control make it necessary to do so.
6. The decision of My Healthcare Rewards regarding any aspect of the prize draw is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into about it.

Winner announcement

1. The winner will be notified after 4 November 2021 via the Instagram name provided during entry.
2. My Healthcare Rewards will post the winner on both @myhealthcarewards and @becca_the_student_nurse Instagram pages and attempt to contact the winner through Instagram messenger up to two times.
3. If the winner does not respond to the messages notifying them of their win within 14 days of the second message, they will lose their right to the prize, and TLC reserves the right to choose and notify a new winner.

Receipt of the prize

1. Please allow 14 days for delivery of the prize or alternative collection or delivery arrangements may be made through mutual agreement.

Data protection and publicity

1. You consent to any personal information you provide in entering the prize draw being used by My Healthcare Rewards for the purposes of administering the giveaway, and for those purposes as defined within our privacy notice.
2. All entrants may apply for details of the winning participant by contacting us at www.myhealthcare-rewards.com
3. The winner agrees to the release of their first name and place of study/work to any other giveaway participants if requested via My Healthcare Rewards.
4. An announcement of the winners first name and place of work will be made via My Healthcare Rewards social media and webpage.
5. My Healthcare Rewards does not accept any liability for any damage, loss, injury or disappointment suffered by any entrants as a result of either participating in the prize draw or being selected for a prize, save that My Healthcare Rewards does not exclude its liability for death or personal injury as a result of its own negligence.
6. My Healthcare Rewards does not provide any form of practical or IT support for this prize. On receipt, all responsibilities relating to warranty and safety when using the product are that of the prize winner.

General

1. My Healthcare Rewards reserves the right to cancel the giveaway or amend these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice.
2. The giveaway and these terms and conditions will be governed by Scottish and English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland, England and Wales.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY

My Healthcare Rewards is so excited to announce our first ever giveaway!  And who better to aim it to but the future generation of healthcare – students.

It’s been such a challenging year for healthcare workers, especially students who have just started in the field.  We hope that this giveaway will give a much-needed boost to the spirits of all healthcare students starting out in this amazing profession.

We are running this exciting giveaway with the fabulous Megan, a nursing student in her second year of midwifery and runs student_midwife_21_ Instagram page, (@student_midwife_21_).

In order to enter this giveaway, all you have to do is:

FOLLOW, LIKE and TAG

1. FOLLOW @myhealthcarerewards and @student_midwife_21_
2. LIKE this photo
3. For additional entries TAG your favourite study buddy. (Unlimited entry so get tagging!)

We are offering a fantastic prize of study supplies and a bonus gift of the book ‘Adventures in Human Body’ written by Gavin Francis.

 

STATIONERY BUNDLE

Weekly Planner

Totally Got This Pencil Case

Mathematic Set (10 Piece)

Highlighters

Post It Notes

Pocket Calculator

Nu Spectrum Study Planner

Gel Pens

Ballpoint Pens

Pencils & Rubber

Multicolour Study Flash Cards

BONUS GIFT

‘Adventures in Human Being’ written by Gavin Francis.

We have a lifetime’s association with our bodies, but for many of us they remain uncharted territory. In Adventures in Human Being, Gavin Francis leads the reader on a journey through health and illness, offering insights on everything from the ribbed surface of the brain to the secret workings of the heart and the womb; from the pulse of life at the wrist to the unique engineering of the foot. 

 

So what are you waiting for?  Enter now and be in with the chance of winning this fabulous giveaway!

 

Giveaway Terms and Conditions.

1. By entering the giveaway, you are agreeing to these prize draw terms and conditions.
2. The giveaway is run and organised by My Healthcare Rewards and is co-chaired by student_midwife_21_.

Eligibility to enter

1. The giveaway is open to entrants over 17 years of age and employed or studies within the healthcare industry.
2. In entering the giveaway, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and eligible to claim any prize you may win.
3. There is no maximum entry per individual for this competition.
4. The giveaway is free to enter (no financial cost).

How to enter

1. Entering the giveaway will be if you LIKE the post, FOLLOW @myhealthcarerewards and also @student_midwife_21_,.
2. Unlimited entries allowed, add additional entries by TAGGING another study buddy equals another entry.
3. Full terms to enter are found on the webpage and also the Instagram post.

www.myhealthcare-rewards.com

1. My Healthcare Rewards will not accept responsibility if contact details provided are incomplete or inaccurate.

The prize

1. The prize will be a student study bundle as well as a book.
2. My Healthcare Rewards use of particular brands as prizes does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement of such brands.
3. The winner will be drawn at random.
4. The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable and no cash alternatives will be offered.
5. We reserve the right to substitute prizes with another prize of equal or higher value if circumstances beyond our control make it necessary to do so.
6. The decision of My Healthcare Rewards regarding any aspect of the prize draw is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into about it.

Winner announcement

1. The winner will be notified after 4 November 2021 via the Instagram name provided during entry.
2. My Healthcare Rewards will post the winner on both @myhealthcarewards and @student_midwife_21Instagram pages and attempt to contact the winner through Instagram messenger up to two times.
3. If the winner does not respond to the messages notifying them of their win within 14 days of the second message, they will lose their right to the prize, and TLC reserves the right to choose and notify a new winner.

Receipt of the prize

1. Please allow 14 days for delivery of the prize or alternative collection or delivery arrangements may be made through mutual agreement.

Data protection and publicity

1. You consent to any personal information you provide in entering the prize draw being used by My Healthcare Rewards for the purposes of administering the giveaway, and for those purposes as defined within our privacy notice.
2. All entrants may apply for details of the winning participant by contacting us at www.myhealthcare-rewards.com
3. The winner agrees to the release of their first name and place of study/work to any other giveaway participants if requested via My Healthcare Rewards.
4. An announcement of the winners first name and place of work will be made via My Healthcare Rewards social media and webpage.
5. My Healthcare Rewards does not accept any liability for any damage, loss, injury or disappointment suffered by any entrants as a result of either participating in the prize draw or being selected for a prize, save that My Healthcare Rewards does not exclude its liability for death or personal injury as a result of its own negligence.
6. My Healthcare Rewards does not provide any form of practical or IT support for this prize. On receipt, all responsibilities relating to warranty and safety when using the product are that of the prize winner.

General

1. My Healthcare Rewards reserves the right to cancel the giveaway or amend these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice.
2. The giveaway and these terms and conditions will be governed by Scottish and English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland, England and Wales.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are extremely excited to welcome you all to My Healthcare Rewards!

My Healthcare Rewards brings you access to an amazing array of brands and designers that we promise will not disappoint and will soon be your new shopping favourites.

My Healthcare Rewards webpage has been highly anticipated throughout the healthcare community.  My Healthcare Rewards provides discounts to stand out, premium products, following all the latest trends.  We search continuously for the best of the best independent brands and designers, who want to support worldwide healthcare workers and give you the most luxurious and exclusive deals.  My Healthcare Rewards is a huge thank you to members of the healthcare community for the amazing jobs they do, day in and day out, and dedication to public service.

You saw it here first – the combination of exclusivity and discounts mixed with healthcare.  We are the ultimate indulgence in healthcare rewards and everyone deserves to be spoiled!  High street retail chains have been done – we believe the new wave of fashion and design is dedicated to independent brands and creatives.

The majority of brands and designers we showcase will offer continuous benefits for our members.  Forget about the one-off deals and gift vouchers so readily used in other pages – these rewards are exclusive to our community and can be accessed at anytime.

We hope that you enjoy My Healthcare Rewards and keep us company on our journey.  Please don’t keep us a secret and share us with all of your healthcare friends and colleagues.  The more exposure we get, the more brands and designers will want to join and the more treats we can provide to our fabulous members!

To be the first in the know and keep up-to-date with current offers and deals, follow our social media pages:

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My Healthcare Rewards Team