Sustainable fashion in Sweden is not merely a passing fad, but deeply rooted in the country’s culture. Swedes have been not only in traditional charity shops such as Myrorna, but also in the remarkable ReTuna Recycling Mall as the reusing or upcycling of goods is a common action taken by Swedes.
In Sweden, there are great examples of how to achieve both economic benefits and social gains with second-hand stores.
Retuna world’s first recycling mall
The ReTuna Recycling Mall in Eskilstuna is an epitome of the Swedish way of creative thinking with regard to environmental issues. As it’s the entire mall, all the shops offer second-hand and upcycled products, from electronics to clothes. It demonstrates how second hand shopping can become an integral part of the circular economy and decrease waste and pollution.
Myrorna
Myrorna is known for its broad selection of apparel and all types of items for the home that are sold for social causes. If you look for more exclusive pieces, there is also a vintage fashion oriented shop Beyond Retro that offers adorable retro fashions in limited collections
Concept of "Loppis"
Other countries may have all their aspects, but flea markets and the like, known in Swedish as “loppis” and derive areas such as American garage sales are surprisingly everywhere in the country. These markets are common all over the country: in the big cities and in the remote areas and they encourage people to buy and sell used goods of every imaginable type- clothes, shoes and even furniture. It can be accurately said that a Swedish loppis is a necessity of the society as it helps bring people together in a more social and yet eco friendly way.
