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"How much clothing is too much? The math behind having a sustainable wardrobe"
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How much clothing is too much? The math behind having a sustainable wardrobe
Most people suspect they own too many clothes, but they aren't sure exactly what the "right amount" is. Recent wardrobe studies, in which researchers literally peek inside people's closets, show the scale of the problem is far greater than most of us imagine.

"Fashion’s dirty secret: the EU just banned brands from incinerating unsold clothes:
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Fashion’s dirty secret: the EU just banned brands from incinerating unsold clothes | The Optimist Daily
Large fashion companies in the EU can no longer destroy unsold clothes. Here’s what the new law requires and what it means for shoppers.

"What really happens to clothes in the circular economy?"
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What really happens to clothes in the circular economy?
Nearly a truckload of textile waste is generated in the EU every second, and only 1% of this waste currently gets recycled back into new clothing, with the rest either ending up in landfill within Europe, or exported to markets in Africa and Asia. Here, edie examines what actually happens…

"Your donated clothes might end up here"
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Your donated clothes might end up here
Millions of garments flood a Ghana market – and much of it becomes waste.

"Thinking about selling clothes on Vinted? The steps you can take to make this a greener option"
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Thinking about selling clothes on Vinted? The steps you can take to make this a greener option
Reselling clothes might seem like a green option, but it is not as simple as it sounds.

"Campus Clothing Swap Helps Keep Waste Out of Landfills"
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Campus Clothing Swap Helps Keep Waste Out of Landfills | Happy Eco News
A campus clothing swap at Georgia State University is helping reduce textile waste by allowing students to exchange clothes rather than discard them.

"Sweden’s secondhand clothing swaps offer a trendy way to cut environmental waste"
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Sweden's secondhand clothing swaps offer a trendy way to cut environmental waste
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Alva Palosaari Sundman scoured the racks of secondhand clothes in Stockholm for hours in search of the right pair of preowned jeans. The 24-year-old art student was among hundreds of people attending an annual clothing swap on Sunday at a community center in Sweden’s capital. They exchanged their own clothes to “shop” for others. […]

"Your 'recycled polyester' leggings are not as sustainable as you think"
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Your 'recycled polyester' leggings are not as sustainable as you think
Recycled polyester activewear and swimwear are now everywhere. Major global brands sell leggings, swimsuits and puffer jackets with labels that claim they're "made from recycled plastic bottles." Millions of people buy these products believing they're making a more sustainable choice.

"Algae textile dyes: The sustainable future for fashion"
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Algae textile dyes: The sustainable future for fashion
The dyes used in the clothing industry almost always come from fossil-fuel-based chemicals. In the long term, this will not be sustainable. In Sweden, scientists in the EU research project Locality are exploring whether algae can provide a more sustainable way to dye textiles.

"Is Polyester Bad for You? The Health Risks of the World’s Most Common Fabric"
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Is Polyester Bad for You? What the Research Says (And What It Doesn't)
Is polyester bad for you? We break down the research on skin reactions, hormone disruption, cancer risk, and microplastics from the world's most common fabric.