Retold Recycling | Textile Waste & Clothing Recycling
How to Retold Recycle Clothes That Can't Be Donated: A Simple Guide
Do you have a pile of clothes in the back of your closet that you never wear? We're not talking about the nearly-new items, but the ones with stains, small tears, or that are just plain worn out. You might be surprised to learn that the average person throws away over 80 pounds of clothing each year, and much of it ends up in a clothing landfill, contributing to massive textile pollution.
The good news? There's a simple, sustainable solution. This guide will show you how to handle textile waste easily, thanks to convenient mail-in recycling programs like Retold Recycling.
What is Textile Waste? (It’s More Than Just a Hole-y Sweater)
When we say textile waste, we mean all of it: the ripped jeans, the stretched-out t-shirts, the single socks, the old towels, and even worn-out sheets. This isn't just clutter; it's a real environmental problem. Synthetic fibers can take hundreds of years to decompose, releasing chemicals and taking up precious space. The truth is, even unwearable items have value and should be kept in a circular economy, not tossed in the trash.
The "Donation Dilemma": When Good Intentions Aren't Enough
We all want to do the right thing. But the reality is that traditional thrift stores can only resell items in good condition. When you give them stained, torn, or otherwise damaged goods, they often can't accept them. This creates a burden for them and leaves you with a bag of items with no clear destination. This is the core of the problem created by fast fashion waste—what do you do with the stuff that’s reached the end of its life as clothing?
How Retold Recycling Works: Your 3-Step Clean-Out Solution
This is where responsible disposal becomes effortless. Retold Recycling offers a straightforward clothing recycling program designed for the items you can't donate.
Here’s how the easy recycling process works:
Order Your Clean-Out Bag: Start by ordering your dedicated recycling clean-out bag from Retold. It’s specifically designed for this purpose.
Fill It Up: Go through your home and fill the bag with all the textile waste you’ve been holding onto—clothes, shoes, linens, you name it. This is your chance for a sustainable declutter.
Ship It Free: Once your bag is full, use the pre-paid shipping label to send it back. It’s that simple! This mail-in recycling model is designed for maximum convenience.
What Happens to Your Textiles? Giving Old Fabrics a New Life
You might wonder, where does it all go? Retold partners with sorting facilities that ensure every item is handled responsibly. Your old t-shirt might be turned into wiping cloths for industries, or broken down into new fiber for insulation. The core mission is the same for every item: we ensure it stays out of the landfill. This is clothing circularity in action, turning your waste into a resource.
Your Home, Your Closet, Your Planet
Decluttering your home shouldn't mean harming the planet. Now that you know the scale of textile pollution and have a simple, eco-friendly clean-out solution, you can make a difference with your next clean-out.
Ready to tackle your clothing landfill and be part of the solution? It’s time to make sustainable disposal a habit.
Take the first step today! Order your Retold Recycling clean-out bag and use code FRESHSTART10 for a special discount on your first order.
