Textile Recycling Options
Did you know?
Textile waste accounts for 5% of landfill space according to the US EPA
The average US citizen throws away 70 pounds of textiles
The United States generates an average of 25 billion pounds of textiles per year
When decluttering and reorganizing your closet, it’s good practice to let go of clothing that doesn’t fit or make you happy anymore. Some of those clothing and textile items can be donated or handed down to someone else, which is great! But if the item is stained, torn, or otherwise unwearable, it’s important to recycle them responsibly.
Here are some of my favorite Textile Recycling Options:
Eco World- Eco World’s Portland Branch, “Just Porch It” offers free, no-contact home pickups. They then recycle and repurpose your unwanted clothing and other items for others to use. They also have donation bins in various locations and can call or text 503-577-0589 for the nearest locations to you.
H&M, Don’t Let Fashion Go To Waste – You can drop off your textiles from any brand, in any condition, at any H&M store globally and they’ll recycle it for you. I recommend calling ahead though to your local H&M before to double-check and make sure store employees know you’re coming by.
The North Face, Clothes the Loop – Recycling clothing and shoes from any brand at North Face stores.
Happy closet organizing!
