SPOKANE, Wash. – The environmental impact of clothing production is significant, with the World Economic Forum stating that 2,000 gallons of water are needed to make just one pair of jeans. This highlights the importance of sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
Chosen Vintage, the largest vintage store in Eastern Washington, has been committed to sustainability. Store Manager Andy Bechtold emphasized their approach, saying, “We have enough clothing on earth to clothe the next generations of people, so whatever we can do to kind of help it be more sustainable and better on the planet.”
For 17 years, Chosen Vintage has maintained a consistent return policy. Instead of traditional returns, the store offers gift cards or exchanges. Bechtold explained, “As much of that as we can reuse, the less of it ends up in landfills or oceans or burnt up into the ozone.”…