# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Eco Talk - Slow Down Fashion
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an inspiring Eco Talk exploring the impact of fast fashion and the growing movement towards slower, more sustainable choices.

Hear from Briony Woodnorth from EnviroNZ as she shares insights into the waste generated by the fashion industry and what happens to clothing after it leaves our wardrobes.

We’ll also hear from local slow fashion advocates who will share practical ways to extend the life of your clothes through repairing, making, mending, swapping, and buying secondhand.

Held as part of Secondhand September and the Repair Festival, this event is a chance to rethink our relationship with clothing and discover simple actions that can reduce waste, save money, and support a more sustainable future.

Whether you’re a keen op-shopper, a sewing enthusiast, or simply curious about fashion’s environmental footprint, this talk is for you.

🕖 7pm start
☕ Supper to finish
💲 $5 pp cash or online
🎟️ Please pre-book

Want to support Secondhand September or the Repair Festival? Find more information on our events website about our Secondhand September Community Calendar.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/eco-talk-slow-down-fashion/200030171988813
- **Event Categories**: festivals, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Timaru
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 55C Redruth Street, Timaru, New Zealand 7910
- **lat**: -44.41718
- **long**: 171.25233
- **full address**: 55C Redruth Street, Timaru, New Zealand 7910, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Eco Talk - Slow Down Fashion
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Eco Talk - Slow Down Fashion being held?
  - **A:** Eco Talk - Slow Down Fashion takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 55C Redruth Street, Timaru, New Zealand 7910, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Eco Talk - Slow Down Fashion?
  - **A:** Eco Talk - Slow Down Fashion is organized by South Canterbury Eco Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Eco Talk - Slow Down Fashion is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Timaru, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Eco Talk - Slow Down Fashion sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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