Lydiatt says she believes the public has good intentions for their clothing, which is why so much of it is donated instead of being tossed away. But that’s also part of what she calls wishcycling. People give away clothing hoping it goes to a place it will be used,...
Technologies also exist to recycle used fibres chemically and to create high-quality fibres that can be reused in clothing. But these are nowhere near the scale needed. Another challenge for researchers is to workout how to get consumers and manufacturers to change their behaviour. Other research...
(Clothing store H&M runs a great program where they accept and recycle unwanted textiles from any store or brand. Learn more here.) Dress for Success Dress for Success is a global charity that provides professional attire to women in need. It’s a fantastic place to donate all of your ...