New York City Clothing & Textile Recycling
When it's time to clean out your closet, what do you do with your clothing? If you're like myself, you may take some of the raggedy clothing that may not be of any use to the Salvation Army or any other local charity, and toss them in the trash. According to GrowNYC.org, An average New Yorker tosses 46 pounds of clothing and textiles in a singles year. This is about 6% of our total residential waste stream. To eliminate, NYC has developed a way to get people recycle old clothing, even those in the worst conditions. Just this past September, the city has made them available for residents. Items such as clothing, handbags, hats, bedding, shoes and belts can be put into the drop box. These items are then sorted into different grades including usable/non-usable, cotton scrap, cotton blend scrap and synthetics. They are then sold for reuse and if unable to be reused they are sent to recycling markets that turn materials into wiping rags, fiber for car seats and insulation. These clothing Going Green is definitely no longer a trend, I'm actually starting to believe it's turning into a movement.
When it's time to clean out your closet, what do you do with your clothing? If you're like myself, you may take some of the raggedy clothing that may not be of any use to the Salvation Army or any other local charity, and toss them in the trash. According to GrowNYC.org, An average New Yorker tosses 46 pounds of clothing and textiles in a singles year. This is about 6% of our total residential waste stream. To eliminate, NYC has developed a way to get people recycle old clothing, even those in the worst conditions. Just this past September, the city has made them available for residents. Items such as clothing, handbags, hats, bedding, shoes and belts can be put into the drop box. These items are then sorted into different grades including usable/non-usable, cotton scrap, cotton blend scrap and synthetics. They are then sold for reuse and if unable to be reused they are sent to recycling markets that turn materials into wiping rags, fiber for car seats and insulation. These clothing Going Green is definitely no longer a trend, I'm actually starting to believe it's turning into a movement.
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