Beginner Sustainability: Closet Audit

I’m at the very beginning of my sustainability journey, and I’m working to start purging my closet. I’m hoping to conceive in the next six months or so, so this feel high-priority at this time.

I sorted my clothes into sections; section 1 is cumulatively 100% natural fibers + rayon and viscose. I’ve included rayon and viscose because I already buy nearly all my clothes secondhand, and is does seem that the primary concerns with those materials are in production. Sanity checking that buying them secondhand is sustainable - my main concern is microplastics shed.

Section 2 is partial natural + synthetic. Not ideal I know, but the distinction feels important - okay, not important, but manageable.

Section 3 is fully synthetic. RIP some of my favorite items. I’m considering upcycling them into a reusable sewn fabric “happy birthday” banner that may (hopefully!!!!) future children will use every single year to avoid single use items + build family traditions.

Since I’m new to this lifestyle, I would love your thoughts/feedback on close updating meat. and how you’ve used items that you’d rather not wear. 💕