THE fast-fashion epidemic has reached fever pitch, with almost half of people in the South East admitting they can’t find the time to donate or can’t be bothered to donate to charity.

These surprising statistics show that a vast array of clothing choice at great prices has resulted in large quantities of clothing wastage, with 41 per cent of South East residents admitting to buying up to three new items a month

And a fifth of those quizzed revealed they wouldn’t be caught dead in the same outfit twice.

These shocking statistics have been released this month to mark the launch of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Bag It Beat It campaign, encouraging consumers to donate to BHF shops throughout the month of September.

The money raised through donations will help around 940,000 people from the South East fighting a daily battle with heart and circulatory disease and will help stop the deaths of around 21,600 people.

For more information on Bag It Beat It, and to find your nearest BHF shop visit www.bhf.org.uk/bagit

To arrange a free collection call 0800 915 3000 or visit the charity’s website to book your collection online.