The EPA estimates that Americans generate over 16 million tons of textile waste a year. In terms of activewear, that’s roughly 15 billion sports bras, 32 billion pairs of socks and 50 billion pairs of yoga pants – COMBINED.
Of course the best way to reduce your carbon footprint is to consume less and be more intentional with your purchases, but what about the activewear items you already have that didn’t make the Spring cleaning cut? Did you know you could recycle your entire activewear?
Really. It takes a few more steps than recycling the paper cup your morning latte came in but it’s worth it in the name of the planet. Here’s a bonus spoiler alert: some recycling programs even pay you to recycle your items. Keep reading for the best ways to recycle and responsibly recycle your old activewear.
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