All You Need to Know about Recycling Clothes: Advantages and Importance
In our society, it is very common for clothing to be discarded as soon as a stain, hole or slight damage occurs. There is also the "fast fashion" phenomenon of mass production and consumption that increases at the same rate at which trends are undergoing modifications.
But it turns out that clothes can also be recycled, adding distinctive details that will renew our wardrobe at a very low cost. The creative possibilities are numerous, and the savings will also suit your pocket.
Why is it important to recycle clothes?
Practically, all the clothes we wear have been made with cotton fibers, wool, silk or so-called synthetic fibers.
The first three are of natural origin. The artificial or synthetic fibers are obtained through chemical processes derived from petroleum.
Yes, of that fossil fuel so polluting that it continues to contribute to raising the global temperature of the planet.
In the manufacturing process chemical processes harmful to the environment are involved, because dyes, coatings and mercerization processes are also used.
That is why it is very important to reuse the clothes that can be removed from the closet or buying secondhand, because in this way we are contributing to reduce the impact on the environment. Not to mention the amount of savings in electricity and water also involved in making clothes in factories.
Accessorizing your forgotten outfits
Buying from Secondhand stores and websites
Donating or trading with friends and community events
Buying from environmentally conscious companies
Improving your creativity potential
Reduction in the use of fertilizers and chemicals
Reduction of water discharge
Time to check your closet!
