Photos: Bermuda Is Love Free Clothing Giveaway - Bernews

‘Bermuda Is Love’ held a free clothing giveaway today [Dec 18] at Elliot Primary School.

A spokesperson previously said, “The purpose of our Free Clothing Giveaway is to provide free clothing to people in need, as well as reduce the impact of fast-fashion and consumerism on our society. Clothing is a basic human need and a human right, and Bermuda Is Love believes that every person should have equal access to affordable, sustainable clothing.”

Further, the fast fashion industry encourages a throw away culture because the clothes are cheap and not built to last. The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry on Earth and produces 10% of world emissions, which adds to climate change.

“Thus, we encourage the public to buy less clothing, buy ethically and sustainably, buy second-hand, up-cycle your clothes, donate what you do not wear, and treat your clothes with care to extend their life.

“Moreover, Bermuda Is Love was formed last year by a group of friends eager to make a positive impact in our community and tackle social and economic inequality. Our goal is to promote community and collaboration, so that we may create a Bermuda where everyone’s basic needs are met, and where everyone is treated equally, fairly and with respect, so that we can all be the best version of ourselves.

“We organize trash cleanups, blood drives, clothing drives, free clothing giveaways, up-cycling events, community gardens, and volunteer at food programs [Christ Church Warwick and the Cathedral] and housing shelters [Transformational Living Centre and Teen Haven].

“Please contact us on any of the below methods if you wish to join us in volunteering, or learn more about what we do or how you can help. Bermuda Is Love contacts: Email: bermudaislove@gmail.com | Telephone: 732-1899 | Facebook: BermudaIsLove | Instagram: bdaislove | Twitter: bermudaislove.”