This article about making more sustainable clothing choices points out that by wearing a garment twice as many times as the average before discarding it, the environmental impact is lessened by 49%.
It goes on to say that it's hard to get numbers on what average is, but one survey estimates clothes get worn seven times. Looking at all the factors, I understand it. But thinking about how little 14 wears is, 7 hammers home the frantic pace of it all.
@erinbee Seven times?! Maybe fancy outfits for special occasions like graduations or weddings or funerals, but other clothes??! This is so far beyond what I can comprehend.
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@stelepami Right? All the infrequent use items would obviously bring the average down, but by that much? Impossible.