how much space in landfills is taken up by textiles and shoes
There are dyes and chemicals in fabric and other components of clothing and shoes that can leach into the soil, contaminating both surface and groundwater. This is not to mention the amount of space. Eleven million tons of textiles clogs up approximately 126 million cubic yards of landfill space â and thatâs just one yearâs worth of discards. Most of this material is completely reusable or recyclable, but only if it is proactively collected.