Roll up your sleeves, crack the windows and let's clear out some of this clutter!

That's the rallying cry for many Americans when the months of March and April arrive. For whatever reason, the warming temperatures of spring set off an internal alert for people to clean, organize and de-clutter...

Earth Day is a celebration of the unique hospitability of our planet. Mattias Wallander, CEO of USAgain, urges you to take some time out of your day to recognize the Earth's beauty.

It's all too easy to get caught up in the tasks of everyday life and forget...

Textile recycling is becoming increasing popular, not just among green moms who are finding creative uses for old T-shirts and eco-conscious college students who are shopping at thrift stores, but also more and more with the municipalities that need to be focusing in on this important issue and have the...

California is a model state when it comes to waste reduction, aiming to reduce waste going into landfills by 75 percent by 2020. Textiles are a big part of that waste, with more than 880,000 tons sent to California landfills in 2008. Currently all textile-recycling efforts nationwide collect only 15...

For many of us, back-to-school shopping feels less like a guilty indulgence and more like a beloved yearly ritual.

During the holiday-season toys are king, and Halloween is all about the candy, but going back-to-schools means new school supplies and a new fall wardrobe, including backpacks, sneakers, fall sweaters...

When you hear "textile recycling" what do you think of? The arduous task you undertake when your closet starts to look like Katherine Heigl's closet in 27 Dresses? Or, is it a fun chance to do something good for others and the environment?

We tend to prioritize recycling paper, plastic,...

You recycle glass, plastic and paper at home, bring your own coffee mug to Starbucks, take a reusable bag along when you go shopping and are generally doing everything you can to reduce your impact on the environment, right?

But, did you know that the t-shirt and jeans you...

The general sense is that kids can be persistent, stubborn and even throw tantrums when they don't get what they want. But when what they want supports a good deed, such as bringing recycling habits into their home, a parent or teacher can't help but feel proud of their actions....

Work boots for the garden, sneakers for running, loafers for the office, flip flops for the beach... and so on. America loves shoes! According to the National Shoe Retailers Association, Americans spend a whopping $20 billion annually on footwear, with the average person owning 10 pairs of shoes....

As the CEO of a textile recycling company, I've been talking about the importance of textile reuse and recycling for the last 12 years. Every day my team and I work to spread the word about why it's important to keep clothing in the use stream.

While...

Banning textiles from landfills means that all clothing, footwear, linens, carpets, old drapes, towels, coats and more would be prohibited from landfills across the country. Seems extreme, right? Well, it's not, and here's why.

First, let's look at the scope of the problem. According to the EPA, Americans...

With the first month of the year coming to a close, the holidays are now a distant memory and many of us have already left our New Year's resolutions in the dust. That's why I waited until now to post my column on resolutions -- when we've all had a...

Time really flies! I've already been writing this column for an entire year, and it has been such a great outlet for me. Through these articles, I've recognized the work of environment pioneers I admire, offered advice to fellow recyclers and shed light on planet and people friendly topics.
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In August the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution that expresses support for "improvement in the collection, processing and use of recyclable materials throughout the United States." Although this non-binding resolution merely expresses support for recycling, the resolution is still a positive step forward in recognizing the importance...

America Recycles Day, founded in 1997, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. It serves as a great reminder to all Americans that we are responsible for doing our part for the planet. America is appropriately considered a nation...

The average person is becoming ever more aware of environmental issues. From the increased media coverage and consequent acceptance of climate change to the expanding array of natural, organic and toxin-free products available in stores today.

As CEO of the clothing recycling and reuse company USAgain, I'm...

I've been a runner most of my life. I started running when I was in my teens and was immediately addicted. I've always found that running has been a great way to clear my head -- I've come up with some of my best ideas while jogging along city streets,...

Fashions change every season and when we buy new things we have to get rid of the old, outgrown and out of style. Americans consume 65 pounds of new clothes per person each year and according to the EPA, American households discard a total of 25.4 billion pounds...

It's summer again. Time to pack away all those heavy wool sweaters and pull out your t-shirts. We all have our favorites. We all probably have a lot of them, in fact; piled in the closet, jammed in the bottom of drawers, emblazoned with logos from sporting events and fundraisers,...

Just last month, I asked you to take the Not One Sock Pledge, a pledge to recycle, reuse, donate, swap and otherwise repurpose all your unwanted clothes and textiles, thereby keeping them out of the trash and out of landfills.

In light of that challenge I want...