Good reading/listening on getting rid of clothes responsibly

Erin Boyle and her daughter, from her instagram.





Before I discard clothes, I try to think along these lines: 

1. mend/color/tailor/repurpose, 
2. put away for awhile, maybe you'll like it later (if you have the storage space), 
3. sell, if valuable and in good shape,
4. throw a swap party with friends,
5. look out for swap parties in your community,
6. give away online,
7. donate to a specific purpose, such as Dress for Success or an animal shelter, or
8. donate to a charity bin (where I live, the biggest charity, Fretex, also recycles fabrics. Don't throw clothes in the trash!).

Stop the cull/buy cycle and fight the consumerist brainwashing as best you can. Do you have any more tips on what to do with clothing cast-offs, sustainably?

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