NEWS ABOUT CLOTHES RECYCLING
Benefits of recycling clothes
There are several benefits to clothing recycling. One of the main benefits is that it helps to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills. Landfills are filling up quickly, and clothing and textiles can take a long time to decompose. By recycling clothing, we can help to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and the environmental impact that this waste has. Another benefit of clothing recycling is that it can provide a source of income for people who may not have access to other employment opportunities. Many organisations that collect and recycle clothing sell the clothing to second-hand stores, which can provide a source of income for people in developing countries who may not have access to other employment opportunities.
Why clothes are so hard to recycle
Millions of tonnes of clothing, shoes and other textiles end up in landfill every year because very little is sent for recycling. According to studies, on average 12% of clothes in the wardrobes of women could be considered “inactive”.