News Redbridge residents can switch their old clothes for new ones at a clothes swap event to make fashion more sustainable. The swap, set up by the East London Waste Authority and Redbridge Council, aims to help reduce clothing waste in the UK, as an estimated 350,000 tonnes of clothing is thrown away every year. Trends change rapidly, meaning fashion industries are using unsustainable amounts of water, fossil fuels and energy to keep up with the constant turnover of clothing.