How to recycle clothing by Natalia Poma https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq by Natalia Poma en-us 2021-05-13 20:54:14 UTC 2023-05-12 01:44:17 UTC hello@padlet.com My goal is to show how one person can do their best in the battle with waste. npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522711768 Through my project, I want to showcase that decluttering can be enjoyable if things that no longer spark joy for us can be sent to a new home or recycling facility. I will document my own journey in finding ways to reduce waste after the big closet clearout and will explore options to sell, donate, and recycle things in the Seattle area. ]]> 2021-05-13 20:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522711768 The Environmental Crisis Caused by Textile Waste npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522725398 The U.S. EPA estimates that textile waste occupies nearly 5% of all landfill space.
Tons of unused and unsold textile generated every year and sent to landfill.
Only a small fracture of used clothes is sent to recycling facilities.]]> 2021-05-13 21:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522725398 npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522727736 The Facts about Textile Waste

https://harmony1.com/textile-waste-infographic/
Reasons to recycle your clothes
https://www.gogreendrop.com/blog/7-important-reasons-to-recycle-your-clothes/
How To: Recycle Old Clothing
https://trashisfortossers.com/how-to-recycle-old-clothing

How to Get Rid of Your Old Underwear, Sustainably

https://www.greenmatters.com/p/donate-underwear

Don't Throw Away Your Old Bras

https://www.greenmatters.com/p/donate-bras

]]> 2021-05-13 21:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522727736 Existing Concepts npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522754937 Our very own UW Recycling
UW Recycling provides innovative recycling, composting and waste reduction solutions. In their amazing guide, however, they don't have recommendations for clothing recycling options.
https://facilities.uw.edu/catalog/disposal-guide

]]> 2021-05-13 21:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522754937 We all have a shared responsibility to recycle or provide option to recycle textile npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522776034 I believe what companies and brand who produce the vast majority of clothes, shoes and etc. should have a responsibility to educate customers how to properly recycle their products.]]> 2021-05-13 21:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522776034 In-store recycling npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522780679 H&M has one of the most well known recycling programs, but it's maybe not so good and easy as it may seems.

What really happens to old clothes dropped in those in-store recycling bins?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/clothes-recycling-marketplace-1.4493490

]]> 2021-05-13 21:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522780679 Zero waste Concept npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522807144 Zero waste means conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.
While the absolute zero waste is not possible, I think it's truly a great concept what we should strive for.
https://zerowastewashington.org/
]]> 2021-05-13 21:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522807144 Tidying Up With Marie Kondo npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522833264 Kondo has been organizing professionally since she was 19 and still in school; and in 2012, she released a book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. The book, and the Netflix series, preaches KonMari — which is the method of gathering all of one’s belongings, category-by-category, and keeping only the things that “spark joy,” getting rid of the rest.]]> 2021-05-13 21:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522833264 Reselling Resources npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522886453 During Covid it is especially difficult to resell things due to safety reasons. Some apps still work and allow you to find a new home for the clothes you don't need anymore.
https://sourcingjournal.com/denim/denim-business/resale-apps-luxury-consignment-thredup-depop-realreal-vestiaire-collective-fashion-253499/

]]> 2021-05-13 22:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522886453 Trash is for tossers npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522896451 Started as a personal blog, Trash is for tossers is a resource for reducing your waste daily, Zero Waste inspiration, environmental education, and everyday actions that create a positive impact. It offers tips, tricks, and tools for reducing waste daily, insight on environmental issues and what can be done to solve them, as well as recipes, guides, DIYs. ]]> 2021-05-13 22:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1522896451 Student Market & Exchange Facebook Group npoma1 https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1549536148 After receiving the most valuable feedback from my peers, I decided to extend an idea from Video to create a Facebook Group where the CommLead community can exchange, give away or sell things to give them a second life, reduce waste and meet the community.
I'm now working on content gartering to also provide some useful tips to recycling in the area.
I would love to get your feedback on whatever this is something you would personally participate in or any other thoughts on how to make the group more interesting.]]> 2021-05-22 01:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/npoma1/3aerpfn6rj2ycadq/wish/1549536148