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2025 June 23, 24

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The Benefits of Upcycling Clothing

by Pamela Osment

Turning trash into treasure

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Do you have a closet full of clothes that you no longer wear but are worried about throwing away? If so, you’re not alone.

  In an age where sustainability and reducing waste are major concerns, upcycling clothing has emerged as one possible solution. It offers many benefits, including a unique way to breathe new life into old garments. It also presents many advantages for the environment and the individual.

  Upcycling is taking something old that might have ended up in a landfill and transforming it into something new. Laura Wittig, founder of the sustainable online platform Brightly, says, “Upcycling is one of the best things … for the planet.” It’s reported that a piece of clothing is only worn seven to 10 times before it is tossed. But what if people started thinking of new ways to use old clothing rather than throwing it away? That would keep clothes out of landfills, reducing their environmental impact. In addition, upcycling clothes encourages you to display your creative side. Instead of following the latest trends, upcycled pieces express your personal style, resulting in designs that are one of a kind.