How long it takes 50 common items to actually decompose
New Day Reuse Blog post article, How long it takes 50 common items to actually decompose. It’s easy to forget about items after you throw them away, but the fact…
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Chile’s desert dumping ground for fast fashion
Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion ALTO HOSPICIO (Chile) — A mountain of discarded clothing including Christmas sweaters and ski boots cuts a strange sight in Chile's Atacama, the…
DIY Leather Conditioner
Always be safe wear safety glasses, Gloves, and be careful with Hot water, do not get ingredients into eyes or mouth. Before we jump to these homemade leather conditioners, we…
14 Sustainable Fashion Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
14 Sustainable Fashion Facts That Will Blow Your Mind We’ve all looked back at photos and thought… what was I wearing? What was once trendy quickly becomes a fashion faux pas we…
Textile recycling may give a new life to clothes that can’t be donated to charity
You've bought well, then made do and mended, but that favorite old shirt, skirt or pair of shoes is now beyond repair and in no condition to be foisted upon…
Stop Thinking of Our Clothing as Disposable
Why We Need to Stop Thinking of Our Clothing as Disposable BY: Dana Halferty Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Peril and Promise and Rewire. What do you do with…
The 3 R’s in waste reduction
Saginaw, Bay City, Freeland, Michigan Together we can Reduce - Reuse - Recycle You probably learned the 3 Rs of responsible waste management in school. These are the three essential…
Seriously stop throwing away your old clothes
Seriously stop throwing away your old clothes Perhaps it is not surprising that New York City, one of the fashion capitals of the world, generates a lot of fashion waste.…
Never Throw Your Old Clothing in the Trash
If your closet is anything like mine, it’s full of things you should probably toss. I’ve got embarrassing shirts that no longer fit, socks with gaping holes (which I still…
How to reduce reuse and recycle your clothing & footwear
How to reduce, reuse and recycle your clothing & footwear If you are overhauling your wardrobe or making space for new items, make sure you dispose of your unwanted clothing…
5 life-changing lessons the KonMari decluttering method taught me
5 life-changing lessons the KonMari decluttering method taught me When it comes to clutter, I'm fairly clutter-free. Well, let me be more honest: I'm kind of a neat and organization…
The KonMari Method: Organizing Clothes
The KonMari Method: Organizing Clothes Learn how to use the KonMari Method of organizing clothes to create neatly organized drawers and tidy closets in your home! Saginaw Mi If you’ve…
How Decluttering Can Help You Control Your Anxiety
Health Benefits of Decluttering, How Decluttering Can Help You Control Your Anxiety Whether you have a serious anxiety issue or are just feeling a bit stressed, chances are all the…
EPA report says recycled clothing and textiles have
EPA report says recycled clothing and textiles have significant impact on reducing greenhouse gassesDuring this year's holiday season, the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) encouraged the public to…
How to Recycle Clothing & Shoes
How to Recycle Clothing & ShoesSo you’ve cleaned out your closet and ended up with a big bag of clothing (or three) that you don’t like, don’t fit, or simply…