Textile Waste 101: Closet Cleanout
Do you have clothes sitting in your closet unworn? Whether these items are old and unusable, have some life left, or are brand new with tags, they should never end up in the trash bin. While an estimated 80% of old clothing and textile waste goes to the landfill, there are plenty of options to give textile waste another life!
The next time you clean out your closet, consider these ways to do so sustainably:
- Host a clothing swap with your family and friends
- Host a yard sale
- Donate items to a local thrift store
- Sell items in good condition on an online selling platform
- Reinvent clothing items by upcycling
- Fix small holes, snags, or tears before purchasing a new item
- Alter clothing to fit correctly to be worn
- Cut up old t-shirts into rags
- Recycle unwearable, stained, or torn items with companies such as Retold and Trashie
Looking to clear out your closet this fall? Great news! The City will be hosting a few opportunities for the community to recycle old clothes, swap wearable items, or even fix pieces that need to be mended.
Sustainable Recycling Day (October 3rd)
Bring in your unused items, including clothing, to the upcoming Solana Beach Sustainable Recycling Day! Goodwill will be at the event collecting re-usable items, unwanted electronics, and universal waste. Any unusable items will be responsibly recycled.
Learn more here.
When? October 3rd @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where? La Colonia Community Center parking lot (715 Valley Ave)
World Kindness Day (November 14th)
Bring your items in good condition or that need repairs to Solana Beach's upcoming annual World Kindness Day!
The City will be hosting a clothing swap for your unwanted clothing items in good condition. Bring your items on the day of the event, or drop them off at City Hall starting November 2nd.
Learn more here.
Better yet - the clothing swap will be held right next to the Fixit Clinic, where you can bring and learn how to fix your clothes, small appliances, bikes, electronics, and more! Register here with the San Diego Fixit Clinic to participate and RSVP. Spots for the Fixit Clinic will be limited, so make sure to apply today if you have a fixable item in mind.
When? November 14th @ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where? Fletcher Cove Community Center (133 Pacific Ave)
Thank you for Keeping Solana Beach Clean and Green!
