The first step in organizing your clothes is probably the biggest and most time-consuming one, but it’s also the most important. Toedit your wardrobe, first start by taking everything out of your closets and dressers. Then, go through all the items and decide which you would like to kee...
Wool is known for its durability and thermally insulating properties; depending on the type of hair that producers use to make wool, this fabric may benefit from the natural insulative effects that keep the animal that produced the hair warm throughout the winter. Throughout the centuries, ...
In an era where sustainability is more than just a buzzword, finding ways to repurpose or get rid of used items effectively is an essential skill. Whether it’s outgrown clothes, outdated electronics, or furniture that no longer suits your style, these items don’t have to end up in a la...
clothes for H&M, Fashion Nova, and Levi's to "homeworkers" in Indonesia who are unknowingly given carcinogenic materials to work with.Worn Outexposes the complicity of celebrities whose endorsements obscure the exploitation behind marquee brands and also includes interviews with designers such as Mara...
Search for the textile recycling centers in your area to dispose of your well-worn pieces the right way. Can’t find a center in your area? Ask your local thrift stores how they dispose of the clothes they can’t sell. If recycling is the answer, you are good-to-go. Brands to ...
Knives are tricky. They will typically last for ages with simple maintenance, but if the handle breaks, it’s a different story. The thought of just tossing old knives in the garbage may be unsavory, but there is a correct, safer way to dispose of them. Wrap the blades in heavy paper...
Most textiles—including acrylic and polyester—contain microplastics. When people dispose of their garments (or you throw out inventory that’s no longer in demand), the miniature fibers from your clothing come out and take thousands of years to break down, polluting our environment in the ...
To get the best feel and fit when trying on a PFD, wear the clothes you would while paddling. Check your movements to make sure it's comfortable and won't chafe you while paddling. If you're a stand up paddle boarder, grab a paddle and mimic the motion of paddling. If you're a ...
5. Consider whether you can change what you use to reduce the amount of waste It may be possible to change the products that you use and find a substitute that actually produces less waste. For example, substituting soap for shower gel means that you no longer have to dispose of a single...
Donating unusable trash (particularly non-clothing items) puts a strain on charities, which then have to sort and pay to dispose of the trash. However, there are a number of organizations that recycle unusable clothing, (or really, downcycle into something like industrial stuffing) ...