Weddings can generate significant waste. Studies estimate an average Irish wedding produces 10–20 kilograms of plastic from decorations, catering, and more, though this varies by event size and style

“We’re constantly being pushed to buy new, and we’ve stopped seeing the value of the clothes we’re buying. We’re wearing them once or twice and binning them or donating them to charity.”

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