For those stained, torn or otherwise unwearable textiles, clothing recycling is the answer. Find a drop-off spot near you by adding your ZIP Code in ourRecycling Locator. Some companies like Patagonia accept their clothing items back for recycling, while fashion retailers like H&M and American ...
Even if you think they’re totally unwearable beyond the point of donation, there’s no reason to throw them in the trash, where they’ll eventually wind up in a landfill. There might still be a wayto recycle shoes, no matter the condition. ...
However, there are a number of organizations that recycle unusable clothing, (or really, downcycle into something like industrial stuffing) so check to see if that’s the case with your charity. Generally speaking, usable items make the best donations, though: see the FAQs here f...
Alterations aren’t cheap, but theycan save you money in the long rununder the right circumstances. You just need to know when making your old clothes wearable again can save you a bundle on new clothes and when it’s best todonate your old clothes to charityand buy something new. 1....
I have a personal ‘one in, one out’ rule for clothes. I’ll wear my clothes until they’ve got holes and become unwearable, then swap out for a new item of clothing. This way, I avoid buying unnecessary clothing or participating in the fast fashion industry. If you can, buy higher...
I've always been a "wardrobe full of clothes, but not a stitch to wear" type of woman. But the truth of the matter is: I have a wardrobe full of clothes that are perfectly wearable, I'm just bored of all of them. So, how do you fight the clothing fatigue and the urge to go...