We all have jeans that sit at bottom of our drawers or in the back of our closets that we never wear. Some are in great condition and can be donated for secondhand use. But for other denim that is too tattered to be worn, consider bringing them to Madewell to get recycled.
For example, Vince had a pair of really old jeans that had huge rips in them and weren’t usable anymore. To get rid of them in a sustainable way, I brought them to Madewell.
They accept any brand and any style of denim. It’s part of their partnership with Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green program. They turn your old jeans into HOUSING INSULATION for organizations like Habitat for Humanity. How cool is that?!
And in return, you get a $20 off coupon for a new pair of jeans at Madewell. A nice bonus!
I think this is cool because fashion has a serious impact on the environment. If we can make use of clothing that is no longer wearable, and turn it into something useful, then I’m all for it!
To find a Madewell store to drop off at, see this store locator.
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