Read on to learn about how some young Texans took “closet conservation” to the next level by designing sustainable wardrobes, and find out how you can start in your own closet.
High school seniors from Lamar Academy in McAllen, TX, recently created a new fashion line completely made from recycled materials. Students Gisselle Costa and Denisse Damken used their passion for fashion and artistic design to create a recycled clothing line called Modern Chaos. Each piece in their line will have its own look and address topics like air pollution, water pollution, and reducing waste.
Their project promotes environmental conservation while advocating for sustainable practices in the fashion industry. These two students hope their work changes how people think about shopping and how people view the fashion industry.
In 2019, students at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, TX hosted a Recycled Fashion Show using donated clothes from Goodwill to celebrate America Recycles Day. The student models showcased both casual and formal wear to show how to fashionably reuse and recycle clothes.
The goal of the annual recycling fashion show is to teach people that recycling goes beyond paper and plastics. Gently-used clothing can be used again versus thrown away. Second-hand clothing stores and thrift shops also help improve the lives of others by offering employment, as well as less expensive options for budget-focused families.
There are several ways to reuse your clothing instead of discarding it. Here are some tips:
*Please keep in mind that donations centers and drop-offs are not garbage cans—you should not donate unwearable, ripped, or soiled clothing at these locations.
Have a fun and creative way to repurpose your clothes? We’d love to hear about it! Share your story and a photo of how you recycled or reused your clothing through our Share Your Story submission portal.
