How many clothes should you own? The maths behind a sustainable wardrobe
A recent study revealed that the average person now owns 199 garments, up from 40 sixty years ago. While many items go unworn, sustainability efforts focus more on wearing what we own rather than reducing purchases. Upcoming research aims to create a wardrobe calculator to help individuals determine their optimal clothing use, promoting sustainable fashion practices.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 02:30 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 02:40 UTC
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