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You know how it feels when we toss out clothes that are still totally wearable? Well, did you know that it’s not just a waste, but it also has a bad impact on the environment and our society?

Yeah, it’s true. But don’t worry, there are better ways to deal with those clothes! You can do some really cool things to give them a new life and help make a difference.

Hello everyone, I am Vanessa Rosales with fashion sense on iQuinceradio. com every Monday at 7pm with my amazing co-host Gabriel Gutierrez. I love fashion and do my best to re use outfits and change them up all the time. Many of the clothing pieces I have had for a long time, but they still look and feel new. I always do my best to reuse and redo different outfits. When I buy new clothing pieces, I tell myself three things. Am I going to use it? If so, what other things can I wear it with? And most importantly do I love this piece, does it speak to ME? People always want to follow the latest trends and once the trend is over, they tend to throw out the clothing. Much of the clothing that isn’t recycled ends up in our streets and waterways harming our environment. More than 100 billion pieces of clothing are made and each year up to 92 tons end up in landfills about 15- 20 percent end up recycled. Instead of tossing your old pieces, recommend taking them to your local clothing deposit and donat- ing it or your local thrift store if you want to make some of your money back. I also recommend thrifting. Thrifting allows you to find cute unique pieces cheaply and sustainably. My best thrifting grab was when I purchased my favorite robe. The original price was almost $60, and never used, and still with its original tag, my best purchase yet I only got it for $19! Although it took me some time to find it, I was very satisfied with my purchase. This is precisely one way thrifting has helped me save money as well as recycling and not letting great pieces of clothing go to waste. And don’t forget to follow my Instagram and TikTok for my latest fashion looks and trends.

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