Eco Fashion Week — Recycled Clothing

September 3, 2008 · Print This Article

With hundreds of new designs hitting runways in New York City that
week, you can give your style a fashionably green flair with these
tips–no catwalk mandatory.

Tip #2: Trim your waste

An average American throws away 68 pounds of clothing and textiles every year, according to the Council for Textile Recycling. Local second-hand shops, Goodwill, and the Salvation Army construct it easy to keep your share out of landfills–so why the waste? whether you think an item is too worn to warrant donation, think again: A professor of textile and apparel

management at the University of Missouri-Columbia tells E Magazine that even scraps can find new life in products ranging from paper to blankets and fencing. whether you would rather give your beloved but outgrown items directly to a new wearer, try listing giveaways on a site like freecycle.org, which can help you connect with public in your city who will construct use of your fashion finds.

Share your tips: How do you trim your clothing waste? What do you do with unwanted clothes?

[Source] Josie Garthwaite

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