Many young people love buying cheap clothing that follows the latest trends. However, this kind of fast fashion has a hidden cost. Making just one pair of jeans uses a huge amount of water, and many cheap clothes are thrown away after being worn only a few times. To reduce waste, try to buy fewer but better clothes. Choose casual pieces that are easy to match, such as plain T-shirts and jeans. When a zipper breaks or a button falls off, fix it instead of buying something new. Old clothes that you no longer wear can be given away or cut into strips of cloth for cleaning.

My mother grew up in a small village in the mountains. Her parents were farmers, and they worked hard just to feed and clothe their five children. When she was sixteen, she finally got her first pair of leather boots. She wore them to school every winter for years and cleaned them until they shined. Today, she has a good job in the city, but she still does not care much about expensive jewels or makeup. When I ask her why, she always smiles and says, "The best thing a person can wear is a kind heart."