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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.