John Grant, senior lecturer in Climate Change and Sustainability at Sheffield Hallam University, said he was encouraged by the process adopted by the hub.
“Recycling is always a good idea but alone it won’t save the planet alone,” he said.
“We should really be wearing clothes until they fall apart but if you can recycle those clothes then that is fab.”
Younger customers interested in second-hand shopping have also been increasingly seeking out bargains at the hub.
Lewis Gelder, 25 is in charge of the retro clothing section, Rotation@ the hub, which opened in 2023.
It is this area where vintage and designer clothes are sold.
“The detail is in the sorting,” he said.
“Younger people are really into charity shopping but I also hear older customers saying ‘I used to wear this in the 80’s and 90’s’.”
