Shopping is extremely fun! But for now, let’s talk about the dark side of fast fashion and constantly changing trends. The rotation of new clothes coming and the old ones leaving our wardrobes is faster than ever. It is no surprise that, according to UCENE, each year, 85% of all textiles produced globally, go to the dump.
The good news is that 95% of clothes and textiles thrown away could have been re-worn or recycled!
While simply throwing away textiles is the worst way to get rid of them, giving them away for recycling is a good option for worn-out, torn or stained clothes. However, recycling is an expensive procedure that can also become complicated too, due to mixed materials.
Here are 4 ways how you can responsibly take care of your second-hand clothes.
1) Donate
The easiest way to responsibly get rid of used clothes. By donating you are making sure that your clothes don’t end up in landfills. Even more, you financially support charities that are funded by the sales of second-hand clothes. It’s a win-win-win situation.
2) Sell your clothes online
Let your clothes live again by selling them on online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace. Remember, the greater chance to sell well is to buy quality over quantity in the first place!
3) Up-cycle
If you are into arts and crafts, up-cycling (or creative reuse) is another great way to be sustainable with your old clothes. Transform the things you have into completely new ones.
4) Buy second-hand
Buying vintage is not only budget-friendly and guilt-free, but it also allows you to create your own unique style.
iCollectClothes | 13 March 2023
