Recycling your clothing
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Ever wonder what happens to all those clothes that get thrown out? Not the ones taken to the Goodwill or the Salvation Army, but those that end up in the waste centers and landfills across the world. Yes, it’s true.
In NYC alone, and estimated 386 million tons of textile waste make their way through the city waste stream. That’s a lot of shirts, socks and pants.

Wearable Collections clothing recycling is out to change that. This group was founded back in 2000, long before the green movement took on the stream it has today.
Wearable Collections offers recycling receptacles in buildings around the city, making it easier for residents to drop off clothing which can be recycled and worn again.
What makes Wearable Collections special:
What makes Wearable Collections special is our ability to work with you to ensure a successful clothing recovery drive. Whether you are a local charity, school group, church, temple, or sports club, we can help you, publicize your clothing recovery drive, pick up the clothing after it’s been collected, and ensure that the clothing gets into the hands of people who need it—people as far away as Africa, Central America, and South America.
If you’re in the NY area, visit Wearable Collection to find a bin near you.
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