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Falmouth University Fights Against Throwaway Culture with Second Hand Swap Shop

Emma Evans


The Swap Shop on Falmouth Campus

Did you know that the UK alone buys two tons of new clothing, which produces greater carbon emissions than driving a car... for 162,000 miles?


Fast fashion has become a dangerous trend for the environment and Sustainability Co-ordinator Jake is determined to fight this. 


He has set up a second-hand swap shop on campus to encourage students to donate, share and reuse clothes and household items.


I went to the swap shop on Falmouth Campus to find out how Jake's plan is coming along.


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