Revolutionizing Fashion

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What is the town in Italy that specializes in recycling old clothes?

Prato

What happens to old clothes that are sent for recycling in Prato?

They are sorted by color and material, then put through a carbonizing machine, shredded, cleaned, and dried to transform them into new recycled material.

What are some benefits of recycling wool for the environment and animal welfare?

CO2 emissions are more than halved compared to making clothes from new material, and it reduces stress on animals that are used to get wool.

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Prato, Italy: The Hub of Clothing Recycling

Prato, a town in Italy, is renowned for its expertise in recycling old clothes.

The Recycling Process in Prato

Old clothes sent for recycling in Prato are sorted, cleaned, and transformed into raw materials, which are then used to manufacture new products.

Benefits of Recycling Wool

Recycling wool reduces the environmental impact of the fashion industry, which is a significant contributor to pollution and waste.
Recycling wool also promotes animal welfare by reducing the demand for new, virgin wool, which is often obtained from sheep raised in inhumane conditions.
Additionally, recycling wool conserves natural resources, reduces energy consumption, and decreases greenhouse gas emissions.