COMMUNITY FAVORITES: The Rental-sode

"Is clothing rental a sustainable option?"  Amanda breaks down the very complicated answer in this episode. Extra Credit Reading "Renting clothing is worse for the planet than just throwing it away, study shows," Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company. Rent the Runway's internal study on sustainability "Ready to Return: Fashion Rental Is Back," Elizabeth Paton and Sapna Maheshwari, The New York Times. "Rent the Runway CEO says it is changing how it buys apparel from brands to boost its profits," Lauren Thomas, CNBC. "Rent The Runway Is Risking Workers' Lives To Ship Designer Dresses In A Pandemic," Jesselyn Cook, Huff Post. "Urban Outfitters Cannot Escape Le Tote’s Trade Secret Claims Over “Copycat” Rental Venture, Nuuly," The Fashion Law. Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com Want to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast If you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the Clotheshorsing Around facebook group.   If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.world Check out Amanda's other podcast, The Department. Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses: The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Ita