Reusing a wedding dress keeps 29 kg of CO2 out of the atmosphere

Nov 22, 2011 07:58 GMT  ·  By

Every bride-to-be dreams about her over-the-top wedding, and the dress she is going to wear on that special day has to be one of a kind. For so many reasons, a second hand option shouldn't be rapidly dismissed by future wives who are keen on embracing earth-friendly values. One more thing: it's not actually “second hand,” it's “vintage.”

What may come as a genuine surprise is the fact that a brand-new gown has a significant impact upon the environment. Re-loving and reinventing an already used garment stops approximately 29 kg of CO2 from reaching the atmosphere, according to GOnline. After all, wearing something old or something borrowed is part of the tradition.

The staff from the Savvy Brides second-hand boutique know how to respond to the most outrageous demands, while manifesting their care towards the environment. When you define yourself as an eco-friendly person, you must make sure that your wedding follows the same path to sustainability.

Some of the stores let you know as soon as they receive a wedding dress matching both your taste and body size. All you have to do is register your size and wedding date and they'll do the rest. Love Me Twice lets you try the dresses on at their Melbourne store, but also encourages national and international online sales.

The gown of your dreams can come out of an amazing vintage chest. Nobody will have to know, it is going to be your last well-kept, eco-conscious secret.