Saving tens of thousands of beautiful pieces of clothing from landfills is an honour in itself. However, we will never stop just there. Read about our mission and our story to find out what else we are doing to bring the effects of fast fashion to a halt.
Our Mission
Blaze Vintage is dedicated to igniting the fire of circular fashion by providing carefully curated collections of high-quality, vintage and sustainable clothing. Our mission is to rekindle the love for timeless fashion while championing environmental responsibility and conscious consumption. We strive to inspire individuals to embrace their unique style and make a positive impact on the planet through their fashion choices
Our Values
“There is no power greater for change than a community discovering what it cares about”
Blaze Vintage embraces this transformative force that arises when a community finds its passions. We strive to embody this power for change.
As of May 2023, we have taken our commitment beyond fashion by partnering with multiple orphanages in Tanzania and Kenya, extending our support to those in need. Our dedication to circular fashion, goes far and wide, as we believe in the inclusive reach of repurposed clothing.
Driven by our values, we are not content with mere sustainability; we aim to be pioneers of positive environmental impact. By investing in sustainable practices, we aim not only to be carbon-neutral but to become carbon-negative, ensuring that our contributions go beyond offsetting our footprint.
At Blaze Vintage, we wholeheartedly believe in the potential of a united community, passion-driven actions, and the profound influence they have on the world. Together, we are the catalysts for meaningful change.
Our Carbon-Zero Initiatives
We are a 100% Carbon Neutral Business and we are really proud of it.
To name a few of our diverse projects to make us truly carbon neutral, we have teamed up with an incredible firm that invests in renewable energy for low income individuals in the suburbs of Tanzania, as well as plant hundreds of acres of trees to cover the environmental costs of our entire business processes.
This ranges from our electricity to power our computers, all the way to our vans to transport our stock.
Here at Blaze Vintage, we believe in being open and transparent about out entire business processes which you can follow on LinkedIn at Blaze Vintage, and our Instagram, @blazevintageltd
Offsetting Your Order
We use state of the art software to calculate the emissions emitted by the delivery of your order, so that your delivery process is entirely carbon neutral.
If you want to know more about how we do this, please check out our posts section to learn more!
How Much Does It Cost?
Offsetting your carbon is a cost that we are very much willing to invest in. We feel that trading in our profits in exchange for a healthier, happier, planet is the greatest honour that our ever growing firm can do.
We encourage other UK businesses like us, especially our industry partners in the vintage clothing industry to make their businesses 100% Carbon Neutral..
For Our Friends Across The Pond, and Beyond
We recognise and admire our global consumer base and we do not want our customers all around the world to miss out on our selection! 1 parcel sent by Air Freight emits approximately 5 times the amount of CO2 than transported by modern trucks (tree-nation.com). We have this in safe hands and through various projects, take our valuable international customers’ carbon into account too.
Packaging
We are pleased to confirm that our characteristic orange mailing bags are 100% recyclable. Once you admire your new fit, please remember to recycle or reuse our packaging.
Our Purpose
We believe that everything in life has a purpose, a role to play in achieving a greater goal. When individuals align their purpose toward a common end-goal, remarkable things happen. Our purpose is deeply rooted in this belief, but never at the expense of our planet.
Surprisingly, richest 10% of people in the world are responsible for 50% of global carbon emissions, while the poorest 50% contribute only 10% of emissions, bearing the brunt of the pollution caused by businesses in developed countries. Did you know that the textile industry is a major contributor to carbon emissions, surpassing even international aviation and shipping combined? The fashion industry alone accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions, and if we don’t act, it’s projected to rise to 25% by 2050.
This staggering disparity inspired the founding of Blaze Vintage—to combat the effects of the fast fashion industry in a way that truly stands out. We are committed to tackling this issue head-on by investing in sustainable practices. One way we do this is by curating a collection of vintage clothes. Vintage clothing is not only stylish and unique, but it also plays a crucial role in reducing waste and extending the life cycle of garments. By choosing vintage, you’re making a conscious choice to reduce your carbon footprint and embrace a more circular fashion ecosystem.
But it doesn’t stop there. At Blaze Vintage, we firmly believe in the power of ESG principles—Environmental, Social, and Governance. Sustainability is not just about the environment; it’s about creating positive impacts across all aspects of our operations.
That’s why, alongside our commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of the fashion industry, we have also dedicated ourselves to giving back to communities in need. As of May 2023, we have partnered with incredible orphanages in Arusha, Tanzania, and Eldoret, Kenya, to make an even greater impact. This initiative is a shining example of our ESG implementation, as it addresses both social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
We firmly believe in the power of donating and providing repurposed clothing directly to those in need. Witnessing the smiles on people’s faces and making a tangible difference in their lives is an experience that goes beyond mere donation.
By joining us and saying no to fast fashion, you not only contribute to a more sustainable future but also support our efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable communities. Together, we can redefine the fashion industry and create a future that is both stylish, sustainable, and socially responsible.
At Blaze Vintage, our purpose is clear—to provide you with access to an exquisite collection of affordable, high-quality vintage and sustainably sourced clothing while making a difference in the world. Join us in making a positive impact on our planet and the lives of others through your fashion choices. Together, we can ignite change and build a brighter, greener, and more compassionate future.
