How to Get Rid of Old Clothes

There are probably some clothes sitting in your wardrobe that you need to get rid of. Some of these may have seen better days, perhaps no longer fit, haven’t been worn in the past year or have discoloured over time. It can be tempting to adopt an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality by shoving them to the back of your wardrobe or by simply throwing them out.

However, getting rid of old clothes can be damaging to the environment if it’s not done properly, particularly if they end up in a landfill. So, no matter your reason for wanting to scrap clothes and have a wardrobe clear-out, here are some tips to help you find a more sustainable way of getting rid of your unwanted items.

General wear and tear are a given with anything in life, but to ensure that you get the most out of your clothing, try sewing up any holes or reattaching lost buttons. Also, thanks to Vanish Oxi Action Powder and Vanish Oxi Action Liquid, stains, colour dullness and even bad odours doesn’t have to mean the end of your clothes’ lifecycle. In fact, it’s important to keep them looking great because if we all kept our clothes for just nine months longer than we currently do, we could reduce landfill waste immensely!

Instead of going down the old clothes disposal route, recycle your used items instead. The best thing about recycling clothing is the clothes can be in any condition – ripped, stained or worse. In fact, recycled clothing can be turned into insulation, padding for chairs or even stuffing for toys!
It’s clear to see that clothing can be versatile, and with many options available to reuse or recycle, your unwanted items should never end up in the bin. From upcycling to donating or selling on, get creative when getting rid of your garments (responsibly, of course!).