52 Weeks to Make the World a Better Place: Week 29 - Do something constructive with old clothes

With the emphasis these days on 'disposability' (disposable goods, disposable income), it's so easy to get caught up in the habit of fling-and-replace and even hoarding when it comes to buying clothing. Stop and think for a minute. Only buy what you really need and look at the stuff you're proposing to throw out, or that you never wear any more. Chances are most of it's in pretty good nick. Take it to charity shops and recycle any that really are past it. This both reduces waste and the demand on new materials and helps those with less 'disposable income' to obtain something a little different.