Go Green, Save Green! A blog post by EcoGoodz, a mixed rags and credential clothing supplier in the US Inspired by Green Goals by Ashley at Hello Nature Hang dry when possible Air drying your clothing saves you money twice: Not only are you saving on your utility bills by not running your dryer, but your clothing will last longer so you won’t have to replace/repair it as often. Need more reasons to line dry? Here are 5 good ones! Build a compost pile There are many...

Upcycled Gear, Recycled Supplies, and Used Clothing: The New Cool of Back-to-School, a blog post by EcoGoodz   Used Clothing: Buying used clothing is the most environmentally-friendly practice for purchasing clothing. Buying organic clothing and/or fair-trade clothing is a very close second, but in our opinion, it’s still better to buy second hand whenever possible. From well-known thrift stores to high-end boutiques, there are many options available for buying...

Cotton: History & Statistics, by EcoGoodz, a wholesale used clothing supplier Cotton. We wear it, use it, eat it. but how much do we really know about it? The earliest known cotton dates back to nearly 6000 BCE, meaning that humans have cultivated and utilized cotton for about 8000 years. Evidence of ancient cotton has been found in India and Mexico. Today cotton is cultivated globally. In 2014, total global production of cotton amounted to some 115.92 million bales–that’s...

Beyond Credential Clothing: General Recycling Statistics, a blog post by EcoGoodz We’ve brought you many statistics about credential clothing, mixed rags, and the used clothing industry. Today we’d like to share with you some of the top statistics from other recycling industries. Recycling infographic created by Intelex Recycling one aluminum can saves enough electricity to power a TV for 3 hours. Aluminum cans can be recycled an unlimited number of times. Did you know...

Notable Firsts in the History of Recycling, a blog post by EcoGoodz, a mixed rags supplier Though only recently popularized in the modern world, recycling is not a new concept. It dates back to ancient times. Following are a few notable “firsts” in the history of recycling. Please share this infographic and help spread the word about the history, development, and importance of recycling! 500 BCE The First Municipal Dump In Athens, Greece, city law stipulated that waste must be...