A New Life for Old Clothes
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Jan. 20, 2024
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate 16 million tons of textile waste a year. It can be challenging to recycle clothing (though if you’re interested, check out companies like TerraCycle or For Days), but adding to the landfill isn’t doing anyone any favors. Sometimes, your favorite sweater just needs a patch rather than to be put out on the curb. Enter: Renewed Rags, a mending studio found at The Refillery in the Mercato of the Grand Traverse Commons. The process is simple: Drop off your damaged items with an order form detailing the fixes you need, then wait to pick up your repaired clothes. Common repairs include hole patching ($10+), attaching buttons ($4+), and hem shortening ($15+). And while you’re at The Refillery, check out the low-waste, refillable life! Learn more at refillerytc.com.
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