Don’t Ditch Damaged Clothes: Repair Them To Help Save The Planet

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It鈥檚 frustrating when you stain, tear, or damage clothes鈥攅specially your favorite pieces. Tossing them out and replacing them with new ones is an easy solution. However, sending more unwanted goods to the landfill is not the best choice for the environment. Instead of ditching damaged clothing, follow these tips to repair stained or ripped clothes and help reduce waste.

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