There are several options for what to do with old bras:
- Donate to an organization that will either distribute or recycle your bras for you. Some organizations that accept bra donations include:
- I Support the Girls
- Free the Girls
- The Bra Recyclers
- Womens shelters
- Local schools
- Upcycle your bras yourself, using the fabric to make something else. Some ideas for upcycling old bras include:
- Stitching old bra cups onto another top for extra support
- Making a purse out of your old bra
- Using your bra padding for shoe inserts
- Making art out of your bra
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Recycle your bras. Many bras are made from cotton or other natural, biodegradable materials, making them easy to recycle. You can take your old bras to a bra recycling agency or send them through the mail. Some organizations that accept bra donations also recycle bras that are too worn to donate.
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Compost your bras. Bras made from natural materials, such as cotton, can be composted. The composting process involves letting the bra fabric decay.
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Throw away your bras as a last resort. However, its important to note that bras made of synthetic fibers, as well as many components of varying materials, could take hundreds of years to fully biodegrade. Therefore, finding a proper bra disposal method is crucial.
Its worth noting that some clothing donation centers dont accept worn bras and may throw them away. However, there are several organizations that specifically accept bra donations for resale, reuse, and recycling purposes.
