12 million tons of clothing are thrown out as waste in the United States every year. This is 12 million tons of clothing that get wasted every day rather than being able to help others. You see, in 1930 it was said that your average American wore 9 different outfits. Now, in 2018 this number has grown to the average American wearing about 30 different outfits. While we’ve become more stylish as individuals, we have also learned how to waste more clothing than we’ll ever be able to wear in a single day. If these items of clothing that go…
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Giving to charity is incredibly common here in the United States. Giving to charity can make you feel good and it can help the community in which you live in as well as the world at large. In fact, it’s so popular among the American people that up to nearly ninety five and a half percent of all people in this country will give to charity over the course of one year. But finding the money to give to charity is not always a particularly easy thing to do. After all, sometimes it can be hard for people just to…
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High visibility clothing does it’s part to keep employees safe. Considering that almost 5,000 workers were killed on the job in 2015 and just a year earlier an average of 4 days of work was missed after an injury, it’s easy to see why protective gear is important. Almost one-third of injuries that were not fatal, yet required time away from work were suffered by those who had less than one year of service in the field they were employed in. Protecting employees, especially those around equipment and traffic is important to protect them. High visibility clothing can do a…
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Party planning goes to a new level when some families approach upcoming weddings and graduations, as well as retirement and anniversary events. Although there are some people who are content with a small gathering for a few family and friends and no decorations, there are other party planners who pay attention to every possible detail, including table skirt clips, decorator confetti, and specialized napkin rings. From faux burlap table linens to outdoor tents that soar toward the sky, there are many ways that you can make sure that your celebration is one that no one will ever forget. Although it…
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Numbering 45 million, around 15% of the United States’ population, African Americans have emerged on the pop culture scene in recent decades and have established a major presence, in fields from talk shows to music to film and more. Many big-name celebrities are black, and are popular across many demographics. Who are some of the biggest names, and how have they made their mark in the American public Sphere? African-American Music Today Jazz and blues were pioneered by African-Americans early in the 20th century, with figures such as Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong enrapturing the public even in a white-majority…
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If you are someone who loves wearing their heart on their sleeve, there is a lot of potential to be found in creative exploration, especially when it comes to the fashion choices you make. Fashion can be one of the most effective ways of expressing personality and character and this is the reason why so many young men and women with distinguished tastes and outgoing personalities find themselves so invariably drawn towards the world of fashion. Expressing yourself can be done a lot easier and with a lot more panache if you have the right items in your fashion arsenal.…
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The sleep you get is important, for everyone from newborn babies, who sleep up to eighteen hours a day, to adult people, who should be sleeping anywhere from seven hours to nine hours each and every night. But there’s more to getting a good night of sleep than many people realize – and far too few people are getting the quality of sleep that they so very much need. For instance, the pajamas that you wear matter greatly. White cotton pajamas can provide a great deal of comfort, as white cotton pajamas will let the skin breathe and will not…
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Flowers play an important role in people’s lives. Over 90% of women can remember the last time they got flowers, and what the special occasion was for. It makes sense that you would remember the special times with flower arrangements and celebrate with those you love. But what times in one’s life call for flowers? Learn more about when to spring for flowers and what type of flower arrangement to get for your loved one depending on what you’re celebrating or remembering. flowers Are an Important Part of Any Wedding Flowers can be given as a wedding gift. Although couples…
