clothing "recycling" - is it actually a solution to fast fashion? (BEHIND THE SCENES at a facility)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- what's your opinion on clothing recycling..? I hope this gave you some insight into the nuisance & grey areas of it that we all know I LOVE! And a huge shoutout to SmartWool for showing others brand what true circular fashion can look like, learn more ▸▸▸ bit.ly/43wh0lT
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"why would I give my socks to them for free?" what a weird question. That seems so spiteful. They give their socks to the landfill for free. But they don't want to give them to someone who can reuse them for free because they might make money from that? It doesn't make logical sense. I just sent my socks to smartwool after doing a bunch of research and they were out of the prepaid mailers so I just paid to mail them myself. Like sometimes you do the right thing just because it's right. When did we lose that as a society?
those comments seem attributable to capitalism- written by people who think they're capitalists and have internalized related values (like self worth = profit) but are more likely than not experiencing harms also directly attributable to capitalist values
That and you’re actually paying for your trash service, so you’re kind of paying someone to take your old socks. Weird take for people to have indeed.
😂It's just like donating but something new gets made. Weird people who want to be paid for their worn socks 😂😂
I was dumbfounded by that question myself. Like ummm.. where do I begin? But at the same time it's just a good opportunity to educate others.
I agree it annoyed me seeing people say that as if they weren't going to just throw their old clothes in the trash or donate and end up in landfill anyway.
I’m so use to brands greenwashing that actually seeing a brand DOING SOMETHING that can help is like shocking! Also such a cool concept especially for socks!
aww love seeing you here too! two faves
I would love to see you try to tackle the monster that is the toy industry.
Yes!!! I second this
Omg YESSSS
I agree!!
Gosh! I tell my friends to not give any of my kids toys for birthday presents! Not only does it take up space, the plastic is so fragile that they become waste
And tech recycling!
Can we just talk about Smartwool's packaging for a second though. All of their socks that I've gotten have come packaged either in entirely paper, or in paper with a fabric elastic band thingy holding the socks together. Honestly I'm excited when I get the second kind because I found that those little bands make AMAZING hair ties........
I am a heathen and do buy second-hand socks. As long as they're in good condition I'd rather give them a good clean then try to figure out what brands are actually sustainable.
I do that too!!
Yeah I’ve bought a few pairs of second hand socks (and I found a nice pair of barely used wigwam socks in a dumpster once!), but they’re hard to find. I think most thrift stores don’t accept used socks
I have bought second hand socks too if they are in good condition and of course I wash them before wearing. Oddly I never see mens socks in our thrift stores just womens. Anna In Ohio
I bought dress socks. Unfortunately, i think socks are often the kind of thing that gets so well worn that even for people who are willing to buy second hand, there isn't a lot available. I see lots of little kids' socks tho
Kids tend to outgrow things before they wear them out. My kid's wardrobe is probably 90% second hand. The 10% is socks, underpants, and the items we need to make an outfit. Church consignment sales are amazing.
I so happy to say I have NOT bough anything but 2nd hand clothing in two years!!!!
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This video is balm for my soul and came in just the right time. Two days ago an acquaintance of mine told me how amazing she things the minset shift of really big brands is and used h&m as the example, because of their recycling campagne. I felt so silly because it really upset me but I didn't want to be the pessimist that just said: that's all bullshit and nothing has changed for the better. Can't wait to share this video with her.
A swedish newspaper reported just yesterday that according to their investigation h&m kept basically none of their promises regarding recycling and instead the clothes were dumped into countries like Ghana and India 🙃
I’d love to see what Thred Up does with the unsold clothing
lets start a petition for S to go behind the scene. I'd love to see it
It makes me sad that so many of your tiktok comments were about smartwool supposedly profiting off of people giving them free material. First of all, I’m sure this whole recycling system cost a gazillion dollars to design, build and maintain, so i doubt that there’s a huge financial incentive for them to be doing this. And also I think that because they’re the only company in the world with this process, maybe they are deserving of applause
I think that it’s a great bonus if a company is willing to process and reuse the materials they don’t have to buy new materials
I just don't buy more than I need and fix and repair my things. I boycott fash fashion.
Is "fash" a typo for "fast"? Or does it mean something else? /genq
@@lyrablack8621 likely a typo
@@againstthegraingolf301 i don't like to assume
It's a typo
@@Indykitty1 thank you
I need to know if ForDays is greenwashing. They have a textile recyling program, but about 0 transparency
^^^ same
same here!
I am interested in this, too. I hope it is true, but I don’t want to be tricked.
Yes, they accept a lot more than just socks and I’ve used their bag multiple times so it would be nice to know how legit they are.
Is this one of the companies where you pay for a bag/a chunk of the recycling cost then they (supposedly) turn it into clothing? There are a couple small businesses that I've seen advertising that lately, and it sounds exactly like setting I'd love to support on paper. I'm just not sure how much of the clothing *actually* gets turned into different clothing, which makes me hesitant (especially when things are so tough financially)
I was just staring at some socks with holes in them this morning wondering what to do with them. Now I know that, if I replace them with SmartWool socks, I won't be wondering again!
(For anyone curious, said socks with holes went into my 'tiny scraps of fabric' collection to be used for stuffing instead of polyester fiber fill if I ever need it.)
Edit: I missed the first time I watched that SmartWool is accepting ANY brand of socks, is that right? If so, I will certainly pull those holey socks out of the fabric bin to go to them!
If you don't have sensory issues, darning is also an option. Learning duplicate stitch darning was my pandemic lockdown craft. (I recommend wooly nylon sergers thread, BTW. It's fine enough to sink in, but it has good mechanical stretch to it.)
@@HarryLovesRuth I've tried darning cotton socks (which these are) in the past, but I somehow managed to get a blister from my darned patch. Not sure how? But, you're right, I should give it another go. Nothing to lose, after all!
I just cut up my socks and turn them into stuffing for my handmade pillow cases made of old towels and clothes.
@@HarryLovesRuthWhat is darning? You mean yarning?
@@CarlinaSunshinedarning is repairing a piece of clothing or fabric by either sewing it back together or adding a patch, especially when repairing holes
According to Oxford languages: to “mend (a hole in knitted material) by interweaving yarn with a needle.”
So cool seeing the behind the scenes at the facility! would love to see a tier list video with other recycling programs!
Socks are actually something I’ve not bought in the 8 years since I quit fast fashion. I’ve been darning my old ones, but there’s a few that are more patch than sock now. Good to see there are genuinely sustainable options out there, will bear this video in mind when I go to buy some.
I too have several pairs of "Socks of Theseus."
I also use Retold Recycling, as they take all clothing, not just socks. I'd love if you could do a deep dive into them to see if i am actually doing a good thing, or wasting my time/money!
I took a look at their website because I hadn’t heard of them, and I’m not finding a lot of details on the supply chain they have… 👀
Thank you for this video! I have loved Smartwool socks for years, but usually buy them in store (and have not bought any for the past couple of years since they last so long), so I had no idea that they had a recycling program. I will be gathering up the worst of my old socks today!
Companies that take this initiative are just so cool and I appreciate you and the company for showing us behind the scenes!
I love my smartwool socks. Last forever.
There's so much transparency that is so commendable when a company allows people to go behind the scenes. I am so happy that they actually allow you to do this. They put words to actions.
I know that if more people with money bought secondhand and thrifty it would change so much. I'm becoming such a fan of upcycling too.
Socks are such a dilemma for low-waste because they always get a hole in the toe or heel but the whole leg portion is still in perfect shape. And the leg portion has the cute designs on it that made you buy those socks in the first place. . It's just like not usable anymore as a sock but 90% of it is still good. I hate to throw away something in that situation. Sometimes I have turned cute socks into arm warmers when the foot section gets worn out.
Super cool video! What happened to the socks that weren’t Smartwool after being separated out? Curious to know! Love your channel❤🌎
So I haven't bought second hand socks for myself but ALL of my babies socks have been second hand and if someone buys a bundle of baby clothes from me second hand I offer the socks and they take them and use them on their baby. So win there! Some socks go through many little feet
Supply chain nerdgasm indeed! We love to see it. Thank you for giving the rundown on this initiative, it's so cool to see behind the scenes.
Learned so much. My son and husband ruin socks so fast so might just make a short about this. Can't wait to try it!!
i would love to see you review companies 2025 environments goals and how much progress they’ve made by 2025! sadly i’m expecting so many to fall short and they should be called out for that.
I think there should be 4 categories: those who surpassed their goals, those who met their goals, those who made a significant effort/got close but didn’t quite reach their goals, and those who deserve to be called out for not doing enough to meet their goals and falling far short of them
I only have 3 pairs, but I've had them for 5 years. I only wear them hiking and I wear them only when I'm hiking. Other socks just don't do it.
I just bought and used smartwool’s padded hiking socks for the first time and they are a game changer
Wow that’s awesome that Smartwool is so transparent. I just got one of their tops that looks brand new on ThredUp. I am still so confused about what to do with my damaged textiles. I wish there was a better system in place for recycling clothes that can no longer be worn
😮 🎉 I love socks!!! to be able to use a sustainable company is just 🥰🥰 thanks for this Gem 👏🏽👏🏽
I haven’t bought socks second hand but also places like goodwill don’t even take sock donations, they immediately toss them out. The amount of things I’ve found out from the dumpster diving community is insane. I try to buy as little as possible now bc if I want it, chances are high that companies are literally just throwing it out
Citizen Wolf (not recycling but essentially just-in-time/produced-on-demand-instead-of-in-excess) also has factory tours from what it looks like on their site. If you want to visit Australia, I think that would be a really cool tour that I'd love to hear your take on!!
I have bought socks secondhand before multiple times. If anyone lives in Florida, Life’s Treasures Thrift Stores sells them. 😊 All you have to do is wash them, and they’re perfectly fine. When I bought them last, they were like 50 cents per pair.
Great 😃 video 🎥 S!
I found this informative and hopefully the Smartwool in the UK will be offering this sock recycling program soon.
Please do more videos like this 😊
Looking 😊 lovely 🌹
Girl you really hit the point ❤
Yes please!!! I agree 💯 that the supply chains need to step it up big time and be responsible for their products!! More please 💞 I understand the assignment 💖 Much love 💖
Now I wanna find something like this but for general clothes
Have y’all heard of For Days? They’re coming up on my feed more and more but not sure what to look for to see if it’s above board.
Would absolutely LOVE to see more videos like this - thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you, Shelbi! Very informative and helpful. I would love more videos like this!
It’s so cool what they are doing with the recycling but how are they treating the sheep? Merino is usually very exploitative to the animals because it requires mulesing. Which is sooo painful for the poor sheep.
Not in New Zealand . We have made it illegal. Which brings me to my point - not all countries allow this. So I will proudly wear merino clothing because in our climate and country , it’s appropriate and makes sense and we actually give a stuff about our animals.
I need more of these videos! 😊
Great job, Shelbizleee! I love how you explained everything from start to finish. It's amazing to see how recycling clothes can help solve the problem of fast fashion. You made it so easy to understand why fast fashion is a big issue and how recycling can be a solution. I appreciate how you showed us that by recycling our old clothes, we can give them a new life instead of throwing them away.Your video reminded me that we should try to reduce and reuse clothes whenever we can. It's important to make mindful choices when it comes to buying new clothes and consider the impact on the environment.Thank you for using your platform to teach us about this important topic. Your passion for the environment really shines through, and I'm excited to see what other topics you'll cover in the future. Keep up the great work!
Socks, underwear, and bras are the only clothing items I ONLY buy new. You could do a video on bra recycling. You could also do a video on companies like ThredUp and Buffalo Exchange.
I’ve bought socks secondhand 🙋♀️ Just like with other types of clothing, people donate socks that are either never worn or in really good condition. Now secondhand underwear is another story…
This made me love Smartwool even mire
Love this! More videos like this please.
I luv that she is de-bullshitting in this video. Informative!
It's so exciting to see all the different solutions are at hand. Thank you for sharing and education!
WOW! Shelbi I am impressed with your always contributions to this planet, starting from this very informative video!...
You always excel at this topic, and I am very happy that you exist, and that all of us should need to learn on how to treat mother Earth with respect.
You are very outspoken and passion about it and that is what I like about you!❤😊
Also, I don't mind at all dropping off all my clothing including socks for recycling, even if it is for FREE! They are helping the planet and people in need so that is all it counts for me...😊
Keep this video contents coming and never give up your passions in life!
Best of Luck!
Rosa 🌹 from Colorado
Yessss! Love the discussion of the whole supply chain!
I loved this video. So interesting and inspriring. I hope you are able to find more opportunities to see the supply chains/manufacturing facilities of more green companies!
very cool video, and very impressive to see a company dedicated to reaching such ambitious goals within a short timespan
I would absolutely buy certain brands of socks secondhand, but I don't often see anyone selling them (or maybe Poshmark and eBay don't allow it for that category?). Darn Tough, Smartwool, etc. Sometimes we try something and it just doesn't click as a favorite.
That was a great video about what I already considered a great company! I would love to see more videos about the companies/organizations that are making positive impacts in our society.
no, those people are right. they shouldn't give Smartwool their used socks for free. they should pay Smartwool the rate they pay for garbage collection.
This video was sooo so informative loved it!!!
I want more ranking videos! thanks for your video journalism in this
i have deffo bough socks secondhand LOL but also a lot of thrift stores dont sell them, and like,,,, some socks are beyond saving. But sometimes you can find some cool ones sometimes if youre not afraid of them.
WOW this is fantastic i wish we had it in the UK👍👍
Thick yarn = roving
I have second hand socks. Got them from a local Thrift store. Believe they could have been overstock I'm not sure. They kinda suck though. I've sewn up 3-4 holes in each of them and had them for barely over a year
Good video haven't seen your videos pop up in my newsfeed in a very long time looks like you have some good ones that I have missed. Anna In Ohio
This is really cool
Its so funny how you can tell the algorithm reached a different audience from THOSE comments 🤣 dear commentor, you’re not from around here, are you??
So interesting
Exelente !!! , love your work ❤️🌎♻️ 🙋🏻♀️🌷🙏🏻
Smartwool 😇
This is cool video. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Has anyone seen the Estonian 2015 documentary “Out of Fashion”? I’d be super curious to hear about how others feel about the steps taken in the film to attempt to change the industry. It’s a captivating documentary if anyone is looking for something to watch. Have a good day everyone!
loved this video ! thank you :))
This was fascinating!
This is really cool!
I have brought socks second hand, not all but some…
So awesome!
Please make more videos like this
Love you!!!
Im hoping to find a UK equivalent so im not sending them to America. Lots of these brands aren't where i live so paying for it to be shipped round the world just for me doesnt make much sense.
UK folks!!! Is there a place in UK where I can donate old socks and underwear? :(
that idea of oh why would i give away socks for free - if they're broken people usually just throw them away so?? you're not making from ripped socks so why not send them away to do something good for our planet.. do people not care?
(also same people who give their data away for free using social media lol)
i really hope these recycling companies could accept dirty clothing. i have a lot of clothing that cannot be worn anymore and dont want to contribute to this fast fashion issue but so many places only accept if its clean.
You don’t have a washing machine or something ?