Calls to bring forward a total ban on recyclable material being sent to landfill are increasing, as the EFRA waste report show big increases in the amount of textile waste being dumped. Throwaway fashion from shops such as Primark are being blamed

Mumzine is off to the first International Day of Swishing in London tomorrow. In honour of this day here are our top things you can do to love fashion with a clear conscience.

Swishing is the latest craze to hit London in our efforts to look glam without the pain to the pocket. Swishing events are now popping up all over the UK are you could even set up your own. So what is it? We all love fabulous new clothes but not the financial side effects. Step in swishing. Swishing is shopping without the guilt. You bring nice, clean, presentable clothes that are lurking unloved in our wardrobe, and other girls fall in love with them and give them a new home. You might bring one sweater and take two pairs of shoes, or hang a party frock on the ‘Swishing Rail’ and take a pair of skinny jeans.