When we throw away an unwanted dress, shirt or pair of jeans, it may disappear from our homes—but it does not disappear from the planet.
Many discarded clothes end up in landfills, where they can remain for years. Synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon are made from plastic and do not break down easily. As they slowly deteriorate, they may release tiny plastic fibres into the surrounding environment.
Natural fabrics can also cause problems. When materials such as cotton decompose in landfill without enough oxygen, they can produce methane—a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
The environmental impact begins even before clothes are discarded. Producing new clothing requires raw materials, water, energy, transportation and labour. Throwing away wearable clothes means that all the resources used to make them are wasted too.
A Simple Way to Help
One of the easiest ways to reduce fashion waste is to keep clothing in use for longer. We can:
- Buy fewer pieces and choose them more carefully.
- Repair or restyle clothes instead of discarding them.
- Donate or resell items that are still in good condition.
- Choose preloved clothing before buying new.
Shopping preloved does not mean giving up style. It means recognising that a beautiful, well-made item still has value—even when its original owner no longer needs it.
At ReKynd, we give quality clothing another opportunity to be worn and loved. Every preloved purchase helps extend the life of an existing garment, reduce unnecessary waste and support a more circular approach to fashion.
And because 25% of every ReKynd purchase is donated to charity, your choice also helps create a positive impact beyond the environment.
A single preloved purchase may seem small, but meaningful change often begins with the choices we make every day.
Wear it again. Love it again. ReKynd it.