How to Recycle Your Old Clothing

You should never throw away your old clothing. Clothing can be recycled in a multitude of ways, regardless of it's physical condition.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Sell your best old clothing to a vintage or consignment shop. Or donate it to a "dress for success" style charity in your area.
   
   You won't get a lot of money from a vintage shop for your old pieces, but they will be recycled and save someone from buying a brand new shirt that looks exactly the same.
   
   A "dress for success" type charity gives professional looking outfits for free to individuals starting new jobs.

2. Give your "decent" used clothes away to friends.
   
   If you don't like a piece of clothing, see if one of your friends will take it. You might be surprised how easily you can get rid of clothing by giving it to your friends.

3. Donate your "good" clothes to a thrift store.
   
   Donate clothes free of stains or tears to a thrift store in your area. Goodwill, Value Village, and other used clothing stores all accept donations of clean, used clothing.

4. Donate your "bad" clothes for non-wearing purposes.
   
   You can donate used and torn shirts, jeans and patterned items to a local quilting club, or anyone in your family who sews quilts. Donate ripped and torn cotton t-shirts to your animal shelter for animal bedding, or use them as rags in your garage. And see if the recycling facility in your area accepts fabric.