sustainability

Growing Up Green: Nurturing Sustainable Fashion Choices

Posted on April 2, 2024March 28, 2024 by Nichole Day

Sustainability in children’s fashion is a crucial issue in today’s modern world. How do parents keep up with the pace at which kids outgrow their clothing and shoes, as well as help make a greener world for future generations? At Kid to Kid, we believe that resale is the answer to helping give sustainable and affordable options for kid’s fashion. Here is how as a parent, you can help nurture sustainable choices for a brighter future.

Choose Resale

Resale is a powerful way to make a difference and help create a more sustainable future. Kid to Kid buys and sells high-quality, gently used clothing, shoes, books, and toys that might have otherwise ended up in a landfill. By choosing resale, you are giving new life to these items and keeping them in use for others to enjoy. This helps to reduce waste, preserve the planet, and conserve precious resources. By choosing to shop and sell at Kid to Kid, you are making a positive impact on the environment and contributing to a better world for all.

Shopping Local

Another way to nurture sustainable choices is by shopping and supporting small business owners like Kid to Kid right in your own neighborhood! This means you have less time to travel -reducing your carbon footprint, and you are putting money right back into your local economy. This creates a better community for yourself and your neighbors.

Choosing Eco-Friendly Materials

Kids need durable clothes to keep up with their indoor and outdoor activities. Natural materials such as organic cotton, bamboo, linen, and hemp are durable, breathable, comfortable and kid-friendly. Choosing organic materials like these lessens the pollutants and chemical contaminants used in nonorganic and synthetic materials, leaving a better environmental impact.

DIY and Upcycling

Do you have things that may not be resellable? Take those old frayed and torn clothes that may not be repairable and make something totally new! Teaching kids to repurpose is a great way to teach sustainability and unleash their creativity. Use old jeans to make a purse or an apron, scrunchies and rugs from old t-shirts, or turn socks into puppets!

Teach by example

Part of nurturing sustainable practices is to have open discussions with your kids about the environment. Talk about what it means to be sustainable. Show them the process of going through their closets, dropping off what they don’t need, and choosing new things. Discuss and plan other ways they can help the environment, like planting a garden, repurposing old materials, and recycling items such as glass, plastic, and metal. By talking with your kids and leading by example, you will create lasting habits that will last a lifetime. Together, we can create a better world for ourselves and future generations.

Endangered Species Day

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Nichole Day

May 19th is Endangered Species Day! This act was passed 50 years ago to protect animals and plants in their native habitats. So what can you and your family do to celebrate the occasion?

Kid to Kid has some great ideas to celebrate!

Three children sitting on the ground outside in the forest

Trip To the Zoo

Plan a trip to the zoo with your family. Pack a lunch and some sunscreen and go see the animals! Teach your about the word conservation and how we must protect wildlife not just here but around the globe. Before you head out for the zoo, stop in at Kid to Kid to get any gear you may need while you’re there. From strollers to rain boots, Kid to Kid has so many things that could make a trip to the zoo easier!

Watch A Documentary

There are tons of kid-friendly movies and documentaries about endangered species and wildlife conservation. Grab some snacks, comfy pajamas, and a cozy blanket to snuggle on the couch with. Try pairing the movie with a storybook from Kid to Kid. We have tons of unique titles that will capture your child’s imagination and wonder.

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Plant A Garden

Save the bees and butterflies by planting a pollinator-friendly garden. Have the kids help plant the seeds and water the garden. You can have them help make birdhouses to hang in the garden. Have fun by researching and discussing the native wildlife where you live such as deer, butterflies, foxes, and bugs.

a boy and girl hugging outside in clothes from kid to kid

Sell to Us

Kid to Kid buys and sells gently used brand name clothing for both children and infants as well as books, toys, baby and sports gear, and maternity. Kids grow so fast and they often outgrow their things in a matter of months. Keeping kid’s stuff out of our landfills and oceans makes a better more sustainable world for everyone including endangered species.

A family of four walking downhill holding hands

Endangered Species Day is a day you can celebrate with the whole family. Kids will love to be involved in the activities and it will create lasting lessons and fond memories. Stop into your local Kid to Kid before you head out for adventure and pick up all the items you’ll need and bring in their old stuff to earn cash. You’ll be helping make sustainable family practices and making a better world for generations to come.

Earth Day

Posted on April 20, 2023August 24, 2023 by Nichole Day

Earth Day on April 22, is a great way for families to be together and celebrate by taking action to save the environment. One way to celebrate Earth Day as a family is by shopping with us at our Earth Day sale on April 22 with 25-50% off the entire store! Here are some reasons why shopping at Kid to Kid is a fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate Earth Day as a family.

Kid to Kid is an eco-friendly and sustainable option. When you choose to shop at Kid to Kid for your kids’ clothes and toys, you are helping to reduce the amount of waste produced by the fashion and toy industries. This keeps them out of our oceans and landfills by prolonging their lifespan. Also when you choose to forego plastic bags or use alternative ones, not only are you choosing to save the environment, but also choosing to be a great role model for your kids.

Positive Impacts

Additionally, shopping at Kid to Kid can be a fun and educational experience for the whole family. It can teach kids about the importance of reducing waste and the positive impact of reusing and recycling items we no longer want or need. It can also be a great opportunity to discuss environmental issues and what your family can do to help protect the planet for future generations to come.

Save Money

Shopping at Kid to Kid can also be a great way to save money. Let’s face it, kids grow quickly, and they often outgrow their clothes and toys before they’ve had a chance to wear them out. Not only do we sell gently used brand name clothes and items, but we also buy them too! By shopping here, you can earn money while also getting quality items for a fraction of the cost at department stores.

Unique Finds

Kid to Kid is also a great place to find unique and one-of-a-kind items. You can find so many things, such as specialized clothing, rare toys, baby gear, maternity, and other unique items that you might not be able to find anywhere else. It’s a really fun and exciting way to add some personality and style to your kids’ wardrobe and toy collection.

Celebrate With Us!

Celebrating Earth Day as a family by shopping at Kid to Kid is a fun and eco-friendly way to make a positive impact on your kids and the environment, while also saving money and finding unique items for your kids. So, next time you’re in the market for new clothes, maternity, or toys for your kids, come take a look inside our stores! You might just find the perfect items for your kids at a fraction of the cost, and you’ll be doing your part to protect the planet.

3 Reasons Resale Helps The Environment

Posted on April 18, 2023July 20, 2023 by Nichole Day

Resale is a great way to help the environment in several ways. At Kid to Kid, we buy and sell new and gently used name brand clothes, maternity, books, toys, baby and sports gear. We think resale should be not only environmentally friendly but the affordable trendy option.

Here are three key reasons how it helps our environment:

Reduces Waste

The fashion industry is a big contributor to waste and pollution. When we buy and sell pre-owned clothing, Kid to Kid helps to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills. By keeping the cycle of clothing and other items going we can extend the life of these items and reduce waste which will have a huge positive impact on the environment and leave it for future generations to come.

Saves Resources

Making new clothes takes a lot of water and resources. When you buy and sell pre-owned clothing, you’re decreasing the demand for new clothing and conserving water and valuable resources to go to other much needed areas.

Reduces Carbon Footprint

Making clothes is a huge leader in greenhouse emissions from the start of growing crops, the production, and finally the transportation of the finished product. When you shop at Kid to Kid you are reducing the amount of greenhouse gasses emitted and choosing to help the environment one item at a time.

Resale helps the environment by reducing waste, saving resources, and reducing the carbon footprint associated with fashion. By choosing to shop at Kid to Kid you can do your part to promote a more sustainable and environmentally friendly place for yourself and your children to live in.

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