# Clothing & Textiles (that can't be reused)

**URL:** <https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/clothing-textiles-that-cant-be-reused/273>\
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**Created:** [October 14, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/clothing-textiles-that-cant-be-reused/273 "2024-10-14T15:38:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![EmilyB](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/user_avatar/westcentralmnclimate.network/emilyb/32/26_2.png) [@EmilyB](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/EmilyB)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/clothing-textiles-that-cant-be-reused/273/1 "2024-10-14T15:38:34Z")

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It’s too late to reduce, and you have clothing or other fabric items on your hands that can’t be usefully repurposed or donated. Solutions?

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**Author:** ![EmilyB](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/user_avatar/westcentralmnclimate.network/emilyb/32/26_2.png) [@EmilyB](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/u/EmilyB)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://westcentralmnclimate.network/t/clothing-textiles-that-cant-be-reused/273/2 "2024-10-14T15:44:56Z")

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(I’m not sure how to make that first post a wiki. @Nic_McPhee?)

I have intimates and stained/torn clothing that would not be welcome thrift store donations. My cleaning closet contains more rags than I will use in a lifetime at this point. **Any suggestions for non-landfill destinations for these?**

I’m considering trying [Retold Recycling](https://www.retoldrecycling.com/collections/frontpage/products/single-bag?sscid=a1k8_phybe&). Their solo bag is currently $15.50 and accepts any “clean and dry household textiles and clothes.” They also have a “Scraps Bag” option. They don’t take pillows or shoes. The bags are compostable cornstarch bags. **I don’t know how to calculate the shipping impact, but surely it’s better that the fabric is diverted from landfills?**

I’ve also seen recommendations for [Trashie]([Trashie | Take Back Bag](https://shop.trashie.io/products/take-back-bag?utm_source=rakuten&utm_medium=affiliate&ranMID=47652&ranEAID=Fr%2F49%2F7rhGg&ranSiteID=Fr_49_7rhGg-aEDsxS53cuYXQu4JIosicg&utm_source=Rakuten&utm_medium=Affiliate&publisher=3451096).

Thanks for any suggestions!

Emily