Solarpunk @slrpnk.net countrypunk @slrpnk.net 2d ago

What are some aspects of your life that are currently solarpunk?

Bonus: what aspects do you want to change in the future to be more solarpunk

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My clothes last me an unusual amount of time when compared with most people I think (15 year old tshirts) and don't really buy clothes at all unless something is at the limit of repairability or looking very bad.

I want to ride my bike more. I work from home so I use it mostly to go the gym but I want to use for more things. Like shopping and stuff like that. I'm thinking of buying an electric one to help out since I live in a city with steep hills and an electric one would make it more likely to use.
- I really wanna get to the point where I don't have to buy new clothes. How do you find stuff that lasts that long?
  
  [https://lemm.ee/post/52726909] This Post about a site called freesewing.org seems relevant
  
  If you live in or have a neighboring town that is middle or upper class (does not apply to super rich geographies) the second hand stores often have really nice quality clothes for dirt cheap. Church charity shops in the same geographies are a good resource too. I find that you ‘know it when ~~see~~ feel it’ in terms of which clothing items will last a long time. Better fabrics are usually a bit thicker and sturdier feeling.
  
  Not ideal for undergarments or socks though.
  
  I don't know. I think I got lucky with a few pieces of clothing and mostly try to focus on quality long lasting stuff. But like I said I don't really buy much. My jeans are all pure denim and my tshirts tend to be heavier. And I think that's it. The only thing I notice that doesn't hold up very well is knitted sweaters. They tend to stretch over time.
  
  Given the state of the textile industry... make them yourself 🤷‍♂️
  
  But you can get relatively far by repairing and patching stuff. Especially patches can make for nice upcycling of older or second hand clothes very much in the punk tradition.
  
  There are also a few things you can buy from the outdoor industry that will last a while longer, but with a high upfront cost.
  
  I do have a few things that are from outdoor brands so possiblity it impacts how long they last.
  
  Isn't the fabric that you buy also apart of the textile industry?
  
  Well, yes, but there at least you can still find some better quality I think.
  
  Edit: You can also go buy quite high quality stuff in those "work cloth" / "worker safety" shops, but they do look the part, so I don't think many people would want to walk around those normally. Not cheap either.

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