Here's a fun project you can do just in time for the Chinese New Year coming up this week (using some recycled items, of course). You can modify this project to your own style, though: books are great for any occasion! Yes, I know today is in fact Mardi Gras, and on my web site, you can find lots of fun party masks. You probably won't see me making those unless HGTV finally decides to show my mask making segment on That's Clever. Until then, I'll keep on crafting!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Recycle That Sweatshirt!
I found this very interesting article on the BBC web site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6248796.stm
It talks about two women from England who have been taking discarded but perfectly usable clothes and transforming them into new garments. The figures given for the amount of textile waste each year is only for the UK. I cannot imagine how much it is in the US. Just because it may be cheaper to replace something used with something brand new (be it clothes, TVs, cell phones, etc.!) doesn't mean you should. Sure, not everyone can play fashion designer and make a sensational new outfit out of last year's styles, but seriously, more people should think before they toss. Try giving your unwanted things to a charity or trade with a friend!
It talks about two women from England who have been taking discarded but perfectly usable clothes and transforming them into new garments. The figures given for the amount of textile waste each year is only for the UK. I cannot imagine how much it is in the US. Just because it may be cheaper to replace something used with something brand new (be it clothes, TVs, cell phones, etc.!) doesn't mean you should. Sure, not everyone can play fashion designer and make a sensational new outfit out of last year's styles, but seriously, more people should think before they toss. Try giving your unwanted things to a charity or trade with a friend!
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