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Household textile waste (clothing)

Composition

Textiles can have various compositions-cotton, viscose, polyester, synthetics, etc.

Environmental impact

Textile waste largely ends up in mixed municipal waste and landfills. Proper management of textile waste preserves the environment, saves energy resources, and significantly reduces landfill burdens.

Disposal instructions

Dispose of in the appropriate container for textile waste or specialized containers for textile disposal or at a recycling yard. Tip: You can also donate textiles (clothing) to specialized associations or institutions that will repair and reuse the donated textiles or make entirely new items for further use.

Factoid

90% of textile waste can be reused, recovered, and recycled.