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 ...
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 fr...
"Bras are very difficult to truly recycle. I do think some of it [Free the Girls’ unusable bras] do end up in the landfill," says Skiera-Vaughn. Still, to date, Free the Girls has kept 1.5 million bras out of the trash. How to find local clothing donation organizations in your cit...
Maybe your wardrobe is a jumble of different styles, and you're not sure how to pull it all together. Or you've bought jewellery and clothing that looks great in theory but just doesn't feel right when you put it on. Or perhaps you know what you like, but you couldn't really descr...
Ways Clothing Alterations Can Save You Money 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 ...
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...
When you first get your laundry balls, you’ll want to soak them in water for 30 minutes. After that, you can simply toss them into the washing machine (on top of the clothing) before you turn it on… that’s it! It’s best not to cram your washer totally full — I usually try...