Recycled Clothing Facts by Lexa W. Lee, Demand Media (article only) Thrift shops are a great resource for donating or buying used clothing. Recycling unwanted clothing reduces landfill waste as well as the amount of resources needed to produce new clothing. It also lessens the waste produced by the manufacturing process — clothing scraps end up in the landfill, too.  Used clothing can be donated, sold or disassembled for the fabric. #4. Benefits to the Consumer and the Industry Customers who buy used clothing also benefit Continue reading →