How to Get Rid of old Clothes Repsonsibly
How to Get Rid of old Clothes Repsonsibly
Only 20% of clothes in thrift stores are resold
The rest is trashed or dumped in developing countries. So, try these other ways to make sure your clothes go to good use.
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Give away directly
Offer your clothes for free in online communities like Buy Nothing, Freecycle.org, or FB Buy & Sell groups.
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Resell
Try reselling to consignment shops like Plato's Closet or Buffalo Exchange, or on apps like Poshmark, Mercari, or Depop.
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Upcycle or Downcycle
Turn the clothes into something new, like a blanket from old t-shirts, cleaning rags from ratty clothes, or stuffing for pillows.
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Give to local orgs
Many orgs need clothes, like foster care programs, homeless shelters, domestic violence centers, and refugee orgs.
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Recycle or trade-in
Some brands have take-back programs, like For Days, Levi's, Nike, Patagonia, H&M, and DSW.
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