Take a bow, Cityscapers – it’s the support of conscious Christchurch consumers that has led second-hand consignment chain Recycle Boutique to open a second store in the city. First there was its store in The Tannery; now there is also a store in Little High Lanes in the SALT District.

The deal’s the same – bring in the high-quality clothing and accessories that no longer spark joy in your life and give them a chance to find a new forever home that’s not the landfill. You’ll get 50 percent of the sale price and a dose of good karma as well. That’s one side of it; the other, of course, are the canny fashionistas who come in and shop at Recycle Boutique. For prices on a par with fast fashion, they get to buy designer pieces instead, lifting their look and helping to save the planet as well. The team at Recycle Boutique are also pleased that their new store is itself an example of upcycling – its SALT District location puts it bang in the middle of a post-quake transformation of former industrial sites into one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the city. So dive into the depths of your wardrobe and start making Yes, No and Maybe piles, then head on down to Recycle Boutique and join the movement.

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