Recycled Clothing: (re)Made to Last
Recycled clothing is making waves in the fashion world. Whether it be the perfect thrift store find, or a hand-me-down from a family member, most consumers have been participating in recycled fashion for some time. Many designers have also caught on to the idea that clothing made from recycled materials is not only better for the planet, it is also increasingly popular with customers looking to minimize the environmental footprint of their wardrobes.
Keeping clothing out of the landfill has a two-fold benefit. In addition to the obvious one of reducing overall waste, creating clothing from recycled materials greatly reduces the amount of natural resources necessary to produce such products, including the land and water used to grow cotton, as well as pesticides and energy used in the agricultural and production process.
- 68 percent less global warming potential
- 33 percent less land used
- 49 percent less air pollution produced
- 80 percent less waste generated
- 25 percent fewer carcinogens produced
- 79 percent less fossil fuels used
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