“Where do our clothes go that are damaged, stained or no longer wearable? Where do they go? You mightn’t know the answer, but the reality is simple – landfill.
“While there are some recycling bins for damaged clothing scattered around Australia’s major cities, they’re few and far between, and most people probably aren’t even aware they exist.
“One solution that has so far seen “incredible, brilliant” results, has brought our clothes right back to where they started: the cotton crops, in a “world-first trial” and major “full-circle moment”.
“Cotton Research and Development Corporation’s (CRDC) Dr Meredith Conaty (pictured) is among those leading the trial – in collaboration with Cotton Australia. She explains to Yahoo News how this “clothing graveyard” has the potential to transform the entire industry.”
Read the Yahoo article in full here.
