Can you purchase clothing without harming the environment? That’s a tough one! But there are prime examples of difference makers. Take for instance Patagonia, known for its practical and functional outdoor clothing. The American company is doing everything it can to minimize its impact on the environment – and wants to influence consumers to do the same. Patagonia is currently utilizing the Patagonia Secondhand Shop and a repair station in Berlin to ensure that these are not just empty promises. This Saturday (14.10.2017), you can buy a used Patagonia piece at a great price with an extra good conscience. First, your purchase is sustainable and second, the proceeds go to three environmental initiatives. If you’re in need of nothing new, take your damaged outdoor items (they do not have to be Patagonia) to the Worn Wear Station and let them be repaired for free! If all of this is still too superficial for you, take a look at tonight’s “Save the Blue Heart of Europe” event, which is about the unique river landscape in the Balkans. (Text: Nina Trippel)
Patagonia Secondhand Shop, Brunnenstr.22, 10119 Berlin-Mitte; map
Sat 14.10.2017; Facebook event
Worn Wear Event at The Barn, Schönhauser Allee 8, 10119 Berlin-Mitte; map
Mon-Tue 16-17.10.2017, 10-17h; Facebook event
Save the Blue Heart of Europe at Impact Hub Friedrichstr.246, 10969 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Talk with journalist Carolin Wahnbaeck and Patagonia’s Environment & Social Initiatives Manager Mihela Hladin-Wolfe tonight (12.10.2017) at 19:30h; Facebook event & Tickets
