"I don't know about you, but as soon as the seasons look like they're even considering a change, my thoughts immediately head to my wardrobe. I love cozying up in big sweaters and leggings in the wintertime (yay leggings!) almost as much as I love pulling out the sundresses for summertime. But let's face it, as the years go by, our wardrobes change."
"Did you know that according to the EPA, the average American throws away 68-plus pounds of fabric every yea r? Multiplied by 317 million people - the current population of the U.S. - that's a number so large it hurts my head. And we ladies are especially bad about tossing our clothes in the trash. A study released by the National Institute of Environmental Health Science states that women produce seven times more used clothing than men."
Seasonal wardrobe changes and fit fluctuations cause frequent clothing turnover, leading many garments to be discarded. The average American discards over 68 pounds of fabric annually, creating a massive national waste stream when multiplied by population. Women discard substantially more clothing than men, with one study finding women produce seven times more used garments. Donating to charity collection points can divert clothing from landfill but may create temporary clutter. Hosting clothing swap parties offers a social, practical alternative to throwing items away, especially before holidays, proms, or seasonal transitions. Planning swaps involves sending invites weeks in advance and organizing contributions for easy exchange.
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