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MrsMurphysChowder t1_iudaj0t wrote

Right? I have not heard of any massive textile recycling program that we're running in Massachusetts currently.

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SharpCookie232 t1_iudgtti wrote

It's global. Just put it into a donation bin. Companies like Savers and Goodwill sell what can be sold to be re-worn and the rest is sold by the ton to India, where it is sorted through to see what can be sold in developing countries, and the rest is ground into fibers and used for insulation. You can learn more about it here:

https://graphics.wsj.com/glider/rags-dea65355-83f8-4ce7-8297-2e5f8de20fd9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JZUOCsnQqY

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