Non-wearable
Could the fabric be upcycled into another product or does it simply need some mending? Consider these options before thinking about disposal.
If clothing is made of natural fibres such as cotton or silk, it can be composted.
If clothing is 100% cotton, it can be sent to Little Yellow Bird through their textile take back scheme. Stores like H&M and Zara have textile bins in most stores for all clothing and textiles in any condition.
Little Yellow Bird (littleyellowbird.com)
Wearable
Consider swapping clothes before donating - why not hold a clothes swap event at your home with some friends?
Good quality clothing can be donated to second hand shops.
The Salvation Army Family store on Vine Street always accepts donations.
Repair
The Repair Café Whangārei holds free monthly events where volunteers donate their time to help repair small applications (no microwaves), textiles, bikes, wooden items, sharpen tolls and more.
Repair Cafe Whangārei (facebook.com)
Look after items properly to make them last longer. Read the fabric care labels and follow the instructions, wash less dirty clothes at a lower temperature and spot treat stains rather than washing the whole item.
Ecostore - tips for clothes care (ecostore.co.nz)
Ecostore run make and mend events where you can learn clothing mending and upcycling.
Ecostore upcoming events (ecostore.co.nz)
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