WireCutter: “If you have piles of old clothes and shoes languishing in your home, figuring out what to get rid of is just half the dilemma. You also have to decide how to unload those castoffs. When it comes to this type of purge, balancing every consideration—what’s practical, moral, and sustainable—can be stressful. Do national donation centers really need every sweater? Are those “recycling” programs at local shops any good? And what the heck should you do with the worn-out garments that nobody wants? Here’s our advice for donating, reselling, repurposing, and recycling—without losing your cool…The research:

• Donating your clothes
• Reselling and consigning
• Repairing and repurposing
• Recycling through clothing retailers
• Recycling through third-party programs
• Curbing future consumption
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