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The Urgency to Recycle Textiles
With the global production of clothing and footwear expected to reach over 160 billion garments in 2030, textile recycling is becoming increasingly important. The U.S EPA reported that 16 million tons of textiles were thrown away in 2015 alone - enough for every person on Earth to own two sweaters! What's more concerning is that natural fibers can take centuries to decompose, creating methane and CO2 emissions if left unchecked; synthetic fabrics will never biodegrade at all. To protect our planet from further waste build-up, turning towards reuse and repurposing instead should be an eco-friendly priority!
Textile recycling offers the following environmental benefits:
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Clean Air
Clean Air
Clean Air
Reusing unwanted clothing prevents greenhouse gases. By donating a 10 pound bag into our collection bins, you are preventing up to 50 pounds of CO2 from polluting the atmosphere!
Clean Water
Clean Air
Clean Air
According to the World Bank, 17-20 percent of industrial water pollution is due to textile dyeing and treatment. In addition, the production of fabric consumes a surprising quantity of fresh water. By donating a 10 pound bag of clothes, you are saving 14,000 gallons of water!
Landfill Space
Clean Air
Clean Air
According to the Council for Textile Recycling, the average US citizen throws away 70 pounds of clothing and other textiles annually.The recycling of 2.62 million tons of clothing per year equates to taking 1.3 million cars from U.S. streets.
Conserve Resources
Clean Air
Clean Air
Reusing clothing and reducing the need for manufacturing new clothes is an easy way to save resources and mitigate climate change. By donating a 10 pound bag, you are reducing the amount of insecticides released into making new clothing!