Wear It Proudly: The Importance of Textile Recycling
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Feb 12
Feb 12

Part of the problem is that the vast majority of Americans mistakenly think that stained or torn clothing cannot be used. In fact, statistics show that approximately 99 percent of clothing thrown away could be recycled. If donated to charities, these seemingly useless textiles will eventually wind up as insulation, upholstery stuffing, or even U.S. currency: yes, the dollar bill in your pocket may contain fabric from recycled clothing.
Textile recycling is a great way to contribute to the betterment of both the environment and the economy. To find local bins and outlets for recycling, visit planetaid.organd earth911.com.
Source:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04/20/recyling-clothes-expands-curbside/2092351/
http://www.elle.com/news/shop/spring-cleaning-old-clothes-recycle
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/recycled-clothing-79332.html
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