Bernal-Source A by Samantha Bernal https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea en-us 2017-04-07 16:28:21 UTC 2017-04-11 16:33:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Textiles Are So Much More Than Clothes! smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165429430 http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2714&q=537718&deepNav_GID=1645]]> 2017-04-07 16:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165429430 1 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430280 "A portion of these textiles are sold by charities locally or distributed overseas to be resold as usable clothing while the clothing or other textiles that are not in good condition are reused as rags or recycled into fibers."]]> 2017-04-07 16:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430280 2 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430664 Even stained or partly ruined clothing can still be used. Their fibers can be used to make other things than just clothes like: stuffed animals, soundproof insulation,pillows, etc.]]> 2017-04-07 16:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430664 3 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430677 "Textiles can be collected curbside, dropped off at a retail location, or even mailed to an online outlet for used clothes.  You may have seen the metal drop boxes at your local retail store, gas station, or transfer station – these collection boxes accept most textiles and are owned by non-profit and for-profit organizations."]]> 2017-04-07 16:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430677 4 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430690 Recycling clothing not only helps you clean out your closet, but also helps the people in you community.]]> 2017-04-07 16:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430690 5 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430701 "Collected textiles are then sorted into different grades and types of materials from reusable, resalable goods, or recyclable to non-usable goods.  Almost half (45%) of collected textiles are sold and reused as secondhand apparel, 30% of materials are remade into wiping and polishing cloths, and 20% are reprocessed into fiber materials according to SMART."]]> 2017-04-07 16:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430701 6 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430713 "For every 10,000 tons of reclaimed textiles, 85 jobs are created ILSR"]]> 2017-04-07 16:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430713 7 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430731 Recycling textiles prevents the materials out of the waste stream. Also will provide clothing at low cost to others, and possibly raise funds for a community or organization.]]> 2017-04-07 16:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430731 8 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430744 From collecting textiles you can come up with an agreed upon price for each pound of textile. ]]> 2017-04-07 16:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430744 9 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430757  There is generally no cost to the hosting community or school, and the textile collection company will send a check for an agreed upon price per pound of textiles collected.  The goal for both partnering entities is collecting and recovering textiles and raising money - it’s a win-win scenario!]]> 2017-04-07 16:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165430757 10 smbernal19 https://padlet.com/smbernal19/x0ylmiidvhea/wish/165926286 "Many of CT’s colleges and universities are committed to textile reuse and recycling through Move-Out Day events where they collect textiles and furniture from students on an annual or semi-annual basis.  Learn about the different models for the collection of materials on campus and examples of active programs from DEEP’s College and University Recycling Resources."
 
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