Old clothes can be tricky to recycle. If the clothes are stained or have holes in them, you can't donate them to a thrift store or charity, and it feels wasteful to throw out otherwise useful cloth.

Do you have jeans piled up in your closet? You must have a handful of old jeans that no longer fit you, are out of fashion, or are worn out. So, what are you planning to do with them? If you have not ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

Sorting through your old clothing can be exciting, as it helps you clear out physical and mental clutter. It can also be overwhelming, however, especially when you have a huge pile of old clothing to ...

EU-funded research is helping to turn old clothes into new, quality products, aiming to reduce textile waste and make recycled textiles the norm.By Ali JonesIn a factory in Waregem, north-west Belgium ...