Here's what you can do with old clothes you can't donate

Cut old t-shirts, towels, or jeans into reusable cleaning cloths for dusting, wiping surfaces, or washing your car

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Stuff old clothes into a pillowcase to make a cozy pet bed, or braid fabric scraps into chew toys for dogs.

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Turn old sweaters into cushion covers, denim into patchwork quilts, or flannels into reusable napkins for a rustic touch

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Transform worn-out clothes into fabric coasters, tote bags, scrunchies, or even stylish headbands.

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Cotton, wool, and linen can be cut into small pieces and added to compost piles, as they naturally break down over time

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Many brands and organizations accept worn-out clothes for recycling, turning them into insulation, rugs, or industrial materials.

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Preserve sentimental pieces by sewing them into a quilt or framing sections as meaningful wall decor.

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Here's what you can do with old clothes you can't donate

Cut old t-shirts, towels, or jeans into reusable cleaning cloths for dusting, wiping surfaces, or washing your car

Repurpose Into Cleaning Rags

Stuff old clothes into a pillowcase to make a cozy pet bed, or braid fabric scraps into chew toys for dogs.

Create DIY Pet Beds or Toys

Turn old sweaters into cushion covers, denim into patchwork quilts, or flannels into reusable napkins for a rustic touch

Upcycle into Home Decor

Transform worn-out clothes into fabric coasters, tote bags, scrunchies, or even stylish headbands.

Use for Craft Projects

Cotton, wool, and linen can be cut into small pieces and added to compost piles, as they naturally break down over time

Compost Natural Fibers

Many brands and organizations accept worn-out clothes for recycling, turning them into insulation, rugs, or industrial materials.

Donate for Textile Recycling

Preserve sentimental pieces by sewing them into a quilt or framing sections as meaningful wall decor.

Make a Memory Quilt or Wall Art

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