There are several ways to dispose of old duvets, and some of them are eco-friendly. Here are some ideas:
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Donate it to an animal shelter or pet refuge. Many animal shelters and charities accept old duvets as donations, and they can provide comfort and warmth to rescued animals.
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Upcycle it. You can use old duvets to create tote bags, floor cushions, draught excluders, or even a childs garden teepee. If you are handy with a sewing machine, you can also upcycle the duvet or pillow filling into a craft project.
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Use it for moving or storage. Old duvets make great padding for fragile items when you move home.
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Compost it. Feather duvets can be put in a compost bin and will biodegrade over time.
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Use it for cleaning. You can cut up old duvets and pillows into smaller pieces and use them to clean floors or wash vehicles.
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Use it as pet bedding. Some pet charities and refuges may accept old duvets as donations for animal bedding.
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Textile recycling. Some textiles recycling schemes, such as the Dunelm Textile Take Back Scheme or the H&M Garment Collecting Programme, accept old duvets. The materials from the duvet will be repurposed into something else, so you know your preloved bedding isnt just contributing to landfill.
It is important to note that household waste collectors generally wont accept old duvets and pillows, and putting them in the recycle bin is not a good idea.
