Salford residents have been encouraged to repair, donate, sell, or recycle their unwanted clothes instead of throwing them away as part of new campaign.
The new ‘Greener Salford’ campaign will encourage residents to think twice before throwing unwanted clothes in their collection bin instead of general waste bins.
In 2023/24, 16,700 tonnes of textiles were put in general waste bins in Greater Manchester.
Not only does this waste add to carbon emissions and damage the environment, but it fuels the demand for the fast fashion and new material production, further increasing the carbon footprint of the textile industry.
Repairing clothes, extends the life of clothes by doing simple repairs, such as sewing fallen hems, replacing buttons, and mending zips.
Donating clothes, allow clothes that are still wearable to local charity shops or use the doorstep charity bags.
Selling clothes will allow Salford residents to make a bit of extra cash by selling clothes that are in good condition on sites like Vinted, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace.
Councillor Barbara Bentham, Lead Member for Neighbourhoods, Environment and Community Safety at Salford City Council said: “We’re all aware of sites like Vinted, eBay and Facebook Marketplace, they’re a great way to get a few extra pounds in your pocket, while helping to save the environment.
Whilst recycling clothes will allow clothes that are damaged and beyond repair to textile banks at recycling centres or supermarket carparks.
These clothes are recycled into something new such as animal bedding, carpet underlay or stuffing for car seats.
Salford residents looking to recycle clothes can be found via the Recycle Now website, which provides a map of local textile banks.
Councillor Barbara Bentham continued: “Less people are aware of the textile banks where you can take any damaged clothes to be recycled.”
Cllr. Bentham continued: “I’m really pleased to see this campaign underway to raise awareness of what residents can do with the unwanted or damaged clothes instead of throwing them in the bin.
“By repairing, donating, selling or recycling, we can all play our part in reducing waste and protecting the environment for generations to come.”
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