{"id":9669,"title":"Earth Day: How to Recycle Clothes","description":"On the occasion of Earth Day, \"How to recycle clothes\" seems like a great topic! In this informative article, you'll find the differences between recycling and upcycling clothes, with great examples on how to do both and promote the sustainability culture!","content":"

On the occasion of Earth Day, we wanted to talk about a very current topic in the fashion industry: How to recycle clothes.<\/p>

Firstly we'd like to mention that there is a difference between recycling and upcycling clothes. We recycle clothes by breaking down materials and reusing them again, while upcycling means \"using whole pieces of existing garments to create something new.\" (Compare Ethics<\/a>)<\/p>

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We've read a great article<\/a> the other day on How to recycle clothes (and why you 100% shouldn't)<\/strong> that states: \"There is simply not a demand for as much textile as we'd like to get rid of.\" This sentence perfectly describes our brand's vision: We are raising awareness in today's society that the longevity of garments is key for a sustainable culture and the best way to recycle clothes in the future. The longevity is accomplished by choosing clothes with high-quality materials, that are later easily recycled because they aren't contaminated by substances like petroleum<\/a>.<\/p>

Our clothes are made on-demand, with pure material that makes remanufacturing possible, and means products are softer, and harmless to the environment. Our products and packaging produced by Teemill are designed to be sent back to them when they are worn out.<\/p>

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If you have clothes you'd like to recycle but don't know how, we've read a great article<\/a> that gives great insights on what we can do for our clothes! There are great tips on how to:<\/p>