Do you have a closet full of clothes you don’t wear? Boxes of seasonal wear piled up in the basement? Piles and piles of clothes you have no idea what to do with? If you do, you’re not alone. It’s estimated the average American buys twice as much clothing as they did 20 years ago. …
When to Donate Old Clothes for Charity
As one might expect, the textile industry is one of the largest in the entire world, spanning clothing, personal accessories like hats and gloves, and table linens or bedding. This industry is worth over $2.5 trillion dollars around the world and employs many people, and the United States alone is the world’s single largest buyer …
Can Your Used Clothing Really Help Someone Else?
If you’d like to be environmentally conscious and recycle, but are not sure what can be recycled, the answer is simple: nearly everything can be recycled or reused. Of course paper, plastics and glass can be recycled – everyone knows that. But food can be composted, and used clothing and household items can be donated …
