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...
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 ...
Rolling your clothes, making packing lists and bringing a laundry bag are a few of the ways you can pack your suitcase like a pro. While nearly everyone gets excited to go on vacation, almost no one looks forward to packing beforehand. This dreaded task is only made worse by the threat...
Waste is a huge problem for the fashion industry. 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 t...
Wear loose, breathable clothes, and if possible, try to avoid moving in a way that could further the chafing. Soon you’ll be back to feeling good, and now you’ll be equipped with the knowledge of how to prevent chafing in the future. Illustrations by Clemence Gouy...
Sure, some are dressier than others – however, you're never going to look good wearing a leather jacket over the top of a tuxedo. Nowadays, ‘formal' can mean a lot of different things, so there are ‘formal' events where a leather jacket could be worn. But working out what's appro...
clothes.Begin by cutting a small hole in the bottom of one of the bags. Then, gently poke the top of the hangers through the hole and pull them through as far as they’ll go. And keep it roomy; overpacking can create wrinkles, which is what we’re trying to prevent in the first ...
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) ...
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...
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...