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6. The citizens of New York City discard 280,000 tons of textiles annually
The citizens of greater Syracuse discard 25,000 tons of textiles annually
The citizens of greater Buffalo discard 39,000 tons of textiles annually
The citizens of greater Rochester discard 37,000 tons of textiles annually
The citizens of greater Albany discard 31,000 tons of textiles annually
The citizens of New York State discard 645,000 tons of textiles annually
According to NYC Department of Sanitation, textile, shoes, leather and
upholstery constituted 8.09% of the annual MSW. DSNY Annual Report
2006 shows that the department collects approximately 3,900,000 tons
per year. 8,09% equals 315,510 tons clothing and textiles.

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12. Clothing processed
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sold in more than
1,000 thrift stores in
Guatemala.
Approximately
8,000 people earn
their living this way.

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24. SUMMING UP
Collecting, reusing and recycling used clothing has a great
economic and environmental impact on communities in the USA
Selling good quality used clothing for consumption in less
affluent countries and communities has a positive impact on
local economy
Combining the recycling business of collecting and distributing
used clothing with a charitable mission is an excellent social,
environmental and economic business model for community
development (globally)