![]() ![]() Try to avoid just trashing things at all costs!ĭon’t get rid of things that you haven’t worn in a long time or are stained, at least not before trying to repurpose or upcycle them yourself.Īvoid donating holey or unwearable pieces to charity shops and second hand stores. Then, go through the pile of things that need a new home and divide it into two: things in good condition and holey, unwearable/just-not-great pieces. I recommend doing two piles: one for things to keep, another for things that need a new home. When cleaning out closets or moving, many people decide to go for three piles: one for the things to keep, one to donate, and another one to trash. From New York City to Dublin, I’m always on a quest to find the best places to donate clothes while also supporting some really important causes and doing my part to reduce our footprint in the environment.īut before we get into answering questions like where to donate, it's important to know how to do it. I’m always repurposing pieces in my closet, giving them a second (and third!) life, but when something just doesn’t fit anymore or if I feel it will serve someone else better, I love to find a donation place where my clothes could make an impact in someone else's life.Īs a frequent traveler, I have had to downsize my closet a few times over the last few years. Yet something I have always found is not so easy to navigate is finding good places to donate the pieces that don’t have a purpose or a place in my closet anymore. After moving to the USA, I was introduced to the world of second hand and vintage items, and I’ve been hunting for treasures ever since. I have always loved second hand clothing! After all, I grew up in Cuba in the 90s, where a big economic crisis had left the country using second hand and repurposing everything to survive. As we once again prepare for a big move in the beginning of next year, we’ve started to do some closet cleaning and we’re getting ready to donate some pieces we don’t use as frequently anymore. ![]()
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