{"id":55123,"date":"2022-04-22T21:54:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T21:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=55123"},"modified":"2022-04-22T22:03:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T22:03:46","slug":"eco-friendly-buyback-programs","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/eco-friendly-buyback-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Clothes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Spring has sprung! And it’s out with the c-old<\/em> and in with the new. Now’s the perfect time of year to do a closet clean out, but as you amass piles of clothes, you may be wondering, \u201cWhat should I do with these clothes?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many brands you know and love now have buyback options where you can return old clothes back to their original homes and give them a second life (in exchange for a little cash or store credit). We’re rounding up some of our favorites that stand out from the rest thanks to the innovative ways they recycle and repurpose what has already been created.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Oscar de la Renta is taking decades-old gowns and renewing them, Levi’s has brought denim fully<\/em> full circle by designing the classic 501’s to be recyclable through organic cotton and pre-loved recycled denim. Innovators like Swedish Stockings are taking your old pantyhose and turning them into tables (yes, tables), while Kent has designed completely compostable underwear.<\/span><\/p>\n

From luxe to contemporary, we rounded up the best buyback programs and alternative ways to shop sustainably.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luxe Buyback Programs<\/h4>\n

With consignment shops like The Real Real and Vestiaire as a source for gently-used designer pieces, two brand, Oscar de la Renta and Coach, have created their own sites specifically for repurposing and reselling their vintage designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last year, Oscar de la Renta<\/strong> announced its buyback program called Encore<\/a>, which pays homage to the iconic pieces from decades past by giving them a second life. Each of the items are authenticated by in-house specialists and are reworked to not only extend the life of the product, but to also give a “like new” feeling. Customers can sell their ODLR pieces with the option of payment in the form of cash or store credit.<\/span><\/p>\n

OLDR also gives customers the chance to donate a portion of their sales to charity. The list of places to donate includes: Habitat for Humanity, Dress for Success, World Central Kitchen, and the Colleagues of Los Angeles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For Coach bag collectors, this is a must. Coach<\/strong> (Re)Loved<\/a> is a program that allows customers to bring any Coach bag, from any decade, in any condition, to any US Coach store to be refurbished, recycled, or reimagined. The bag is then evaluated by the team to determine the next steps. Customers can receive credit ranging from $10 to $200 to be redeemed online or in stores. If for some reason the item isn\u2019t eligible, it can still be eligible for repairs, leather care, and customization for a fresh new look.<\/span><\/p>\n

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