In the United States alone, people throw away over 11 million tons of clothing every year, and about 85% of those clothes end up in landfills or incinerators instead of being reused or recycled.
The average American discards around 80 pounds of clothing each year.
Instead of generating more waste, we let waste inspire us to create a future that is circular. Most clothing follows the same vicious cycle:
Make it → wear it briefly → throw it away
At Worn Future, we educate youth on recycling, repair, and reuse, and encourage sustainable choices.
