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Recycling of Fabric: a Solution to Surplus of Garments

June 7, 2021December 9, 2020 by Liné Cowley

Recycling of fabric is a solution to fashion’s waste problem, namely the huge surplus of garments that end up in landfill sites or are burnt. What started as a threat to the environment, is now a serious problem. All clothing has a useful second life, and with more clothes recycle bins in the community, it provides a place of where to recycle fabric and also fabric scraps.

To make fashion production more circular, recycling of garments needs to be incorporated into the current production cycle. So let’s have a look at recycling clothing textiles to make new clothes and find different uses.

Refashion Old Clothes: My Life Started as a Sari

July 12, 2021June 4, 2020 by Liné Cowley

The sustainably minded shopper is increasingly searching for socially conscious clothing. That includes looking at ways to refashion old clothes. When searching for products that can be upcycled or reused, a few designers and brands have started to refashion saris. From beautiful jackets, to wrap around skirts, shoes and accessories, you will find many possibilities here of products whose life started as a sari.

What is Compostable Plastics?

February 25, 2022November 15, 2019 by Liné Cowley

The truth about what is compostable plastics and what is biodegradable plastics, is a complex area with lots of misleading information and contradictory advice. It is important to understand the basic differences between these terms and types of plastic, so that you can make informed decisions on product purchases.

At the end of the day, you want to know what the environmental impact is that you might have.:

Upcycled Clothing Projects: Turning a Shirt Into a Girl’s Dress

November 8, 2021November 9, 2019 by Liné Cowley

When my husband tore a brand new shirt, I decided to turn it into an upcycled clothing project. It was only the second time that he wore his new shirt, so there was nothing wrong with the fabric. Normally he would have worn the damaged shirt when working in the garden or doing dirty jobs around the property. Eventually, I would finally send it off to textile recycling.

But I thought: Why do you want to waste a lovely cotton shirt if you can upcycle it? Upcycling a damaged shirt

So the shirt was going to become a dress for our granddaughter.

But before we get into my project, I can hear you say “but what is upcycling?”

What is Recycled Plastic used for?

February 25, 2022July 31, 2019 by Liné Cowley

Recycled plastic products offer an ethical alternative to the use of traditional materials. Recycling of plastic is becoming more and more important as more people are becoming aware of the environmental problems surrounding plastic waste. Positive environmental action

The spread of this environmental sensibility has also led fashion to question itself on how to do its part. More and more clothing brands are beginning to propose collections using environmentally sustainable fabrics.

Plastic is one of the biggest contributors to materials that damage the environment. Each year about 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans. From packaging to plastic bags, bottles, food containers and other single use plastic products, the waste builds up very quickly, causing even more damage to our planet.

In this article we will be looking at why recycling of plastic is important and also what is recycled plastic used for.

Recycling of Fabric – is it the future of Fashion?

February 20, 2022June 22, 2019 by Liné Cowley

Recycling of fabric is the process whereby old clothing and other textiles are recovered for reuse or recovery of the fabric. Upcycling or repurposing can all add another bit of life to your garments before finally saying goodbye to them. Recycling of fabric could then be the final step.

Why should we look at Recycling of Fabric?

With the modern consumer mindset of buy, use and discard, millions of kilograms of garments and textiles are being thrown away each year.