Green Tips - Recycle Clothing, Tap Water & Dryer Sheets

What are some ways to recycle old clothing?

Here are some tips for how to put your old clothes to good use to save money, resources, and make a difference to others.

We all find ourselves with clothes that have gone out of style, no longer fit, or look like they've seen better days. But think twice before gathering up your closet's misfits and heading for the nearest dumpster. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that textiles make up approximately five percent of landfills. However, 99 percent of those textiles are reusable, and options for reusing old clothing abound.

Read on for ways in which you can give new life to your old clothes

Is it safe to drink the fluoride found in tap water?

Drinking water in the United States has contained fluoride since the 1950s. Fluoride is one of the most effective ways to strengthen teeth and fight tooth decay, particularly for children and young adults. This is why it's the active ingredient in most toothpastes. Read more at Ask Green America

Are Dryer Sheets Toxic?

Traditional dryer sheets are typically concentrated with chemicals and heavily fragranced to mask the scent of those chemicals. Both the chemicals and fragrances are toxic to humans and to the environment.

Here is a list of common chemicals found in fabric softener sheets at Care2

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