According to the EPA, each year, 21 Billion pounds of textile waste ended up in landfills, with the average US citizen throwing away 70-85 pounds of clothing and other textiles annually. Often, consumers donate their clothing to organizations such as … [Read more...]
Sustainable Fashion and Textile Recycling
Recently in the news, actress and activist Emma Watson put sustainable fashion into the spotlight! She made headlines when she wore a custom-made Calvin Klein dress to the Met Gala that was ethically sourced and produced. In fact,the dress was made … [Read more...]
The Facts about Textile Waste (Infographic)
Before throwing away textile waste like that shirt with the stain on it, or an old blanket, think again. According to the Council for Textile Recycling, the average US citizen throws away 70 pounds of clothing and other textiles annually. The U.S. … [Read more...]
The Environmental Impact of Textile Recycling
The Environmental Impact of Textile Recycling The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates 6.5% of all materials going into landfills and/or municipal incinerators are clothing and textile products that could have been recycled and that, … [Read more...]
Clothing and Textile Recycling – Collection, Baling, and Reuse
Clothing and textile recycling is the method of reusing or repurposing used clothing or textiles instead throwing them in the landfills. Textile recycling has the potential to make an enormous environmental and economic impact. We recently … [Read more...]
Clothing & Textile Recycling
Increasing Need for Textile and Clothing Recycling According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 4.5%, or 4 million tons of all waste sent to municipal landfills is comprised of textiles. Access to inexpensive … [Read more...]
