A Simple Way to Give Your Old Clothes a Second Life
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Simple Way to Give Your Old Clothes a Second Life

Slate  

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. A lot of the problem lies in the fact that our clothing is mostly not made of 100 percent natural fibers; many of our garments are fabric blends, which are challenging to process. I will probably always produce at least some clothing waste as I outgrow things, they become torn or stained, or they simply no longer match my self-expression. This is still a good way to simultaneously find a second life for your clothing and cut down on paper products. Downcycling is the best-case scenario for a lot of that clothing anyway—and it’s satisfying to have a way to reuse that clothing myself.

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Can clothes ever be fully recycled?
1 year, 9 months ago

Can clothes ever be fully recycled?

BBC  

Can clothes ever be fully recycled? Alexander Donka / Renewcell Renewcell turns old jeans and T-shirts into a biodegradable cellulose pulp which can be used to create new garments Cavalli-Björkman says that fast fashion's reliance on low-cost synthetic fibres has affected consumer attitudes towards the value of clothes. Many brands, she says, often peddle claims of recycling and reusing textiles …

6 innovative ways to recycle your old clothes
2 years, 4 months ago

6 innovative ways to recycle your old clothes

Hindustan Times  

Fashion evolves quickly, and it is impossible to buy new clothing every other week in order to stay up with trends. Prior to making a purchase of new clothes, it's vital to declutter and remove outdated or old clothing. Recycling old clothes is also a climate friendly option as the majority of used clothing is disposed of in landfills. Recycling …

Thriftiness still a virtue despite prosperous lifestyle
2 years, 11 months ago

Thriftiness still a virtue despite prosperous lifestyle

China Daily  

Farmers rush to harvest rice in Jiangjin district of Chongqing municipality, on Aug 9, 2020. Editor's Note: Four decades of reform and opening-up have not only turned China into the world's second-biggest economy but also changed Chinese people's way of life. While foreign visitors were surprised to see almost the entire population wearing the same style of dress, the Chinese …

Thriftiness still a virtue despite prosperous lifestyle
2 years, 11 months ago

Thriftiness still a virtue despite prosperous lifestyle

China Daily  

Farmers rush to harvest rice in Jiangjin district of Chongqing municipality, on Aug 9, 2020. Editor's Note: Four decades of reform and opening-up have not only turned China into the world's second-biggest economy but also changed Chinese people's way of life. While foreign visitors were surprised to see almost the entire population wearing the same style of dress, the Chinese …

Almost 80 per cent of unwanted textiles end up in landfill, a report finds
3 years, 6 months ago

Almost 80 per cent of unwanted textiles end up in landfill, a report finds

ABC  

Of almost 305,000 tonnes of textiles discarded in NSW last year, only 800 tonnes were recycled, a report has found. Key points: A report finds nearly 330,000 tonnes of textiles are imported into NSW each year, and about 305,000 tonnes are discarded About 240,000 tonnes go to landfill, while 62,000 tonnes are exported for reuse by charities Designers are urged …

Why clothes are so hard to recycle
4 years, 5 months ago

Why clothes are so hard to recycle

BBC  

Why clothes are so hard to recycle Press Association The rise of fast fashion is largely behind the growing amounts of clothing we buy and throw away each year Fast fashion is leading to a mountain of clothing being thrown away each year and has a huge impact on the environment, so can we turn our unwanted garments into something …

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