It is estimated that more than 10% of the total environmental impact of clothing occurs after leaving the store. This is because of considerations such as the frequency of washing or throwing it in the trash instead of recycling the laundry correctly. Everything matters and has consequences. Fortunately, we have become more aware of this issue in recent years andWe started to extend the life of our textiles. Either through the “pre-loved” concept or by learning about recycling. So if you have a bag of clothes at home that you don’t know what to do with, the solution can be found very close to home.
How to use the used clothes collection program?
According to data from H&M, less than 1% of the material used to make clothing is currently recycled per year. Or the same: thousands of tons of fabric end up in landfills. So we can only change these percentages by reusing or recycling our clothes. The Swedish chain has a used clothing collection program.
It was launched globally in 2013, when recycling bins began appearing in physical H&M stores around the world. The process is very simple and works like this:
The first thing is to take clothing or textiles to one of their stores, under any brand or condition, that you no longer want. Once there, deliver them in the box. If you are an H&M member, you will receive a digital thank you coupon that you can use on your next purchase.
What will happen to my clothes next?
And if you’re wondering what happens to your used textiles when you get rid of them: the I:CO chain partner will take care of everything from then on. You will collect the boxes and divide their contents into three categories:
Reuse: Clothing in good condition will be defined as second-hand goods.
Reuse: If the clothes or fabrics can no longer be worn, they will be made into other products, such as recycled fashion collections or cleaning cloths.
Recycle: the rest of the clothing and fabrics will be converted into fibers, for example, to be used later as insulation materials.
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I am Anne Johnson and I work as an author at the Fashion Vibes. My main area of expertise is beauty related news, but I also have experience in covering other types of stories like entertainment, lifestyle, and health topics. With my years of experience in writing for various publications, I have built strong relationships with many industry insiders. My passion for journalism has enabled me to stay on top of the latest trends and changes in the world of beauty.
