Ever glance at your closet and realize there’s a whole trash bag’s worth of clothes you never wear, or pieces that have seen better days? And let’s not forget the overflowing drawer of underwear, bras, and socks that have long outlived their means [and seams].
The thought of recycling those forlorn fashion pieces and worn out basics is overwhelming, let alone very time consuming. But we want to do right by our planet. Especially since textiles are one of the fastest-growing categories in our landfills, contributing to the enormous environmental footprint of the fashion industry.
At Subset, sustainability isn’t a seasonal conversation. It’s the heart of everything we do. That’s why, earlier this year during Earth Month, we started going beyond recycling just your undies. We teamed up with Trashie, a trailblazing textile recycling partner, to offer an easy, thoughtful, and Earth-friendly way to clear out your closet and drawers while keeping it out of landfills.
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Why This Matters
The consequences of fast fashion go far beyond crowded closets. According to Earth.org, every year, over 11 million tons of textile waste are sent to U.S. landfills alone, with much of it made from synthetic, non-biodegradable materials that can take centuries to break down. Underwear, socks, and bras are some of the trickiest to responsibly discard, and often get overlooked in larger recycling efforts.
Earth Month is the perfect moment to pause and rethink not just what we buy, but what we do with the things we no longer need. Our latest partnership with Trashie makes that choice easier — and impactful.
How the Trashie Take Back Bag Works
We’ve made it simple to do good:
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Purchase a Trashie Take Back Bag.
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Fill it with used innerwear, socks, tights, and clothing from any brand.
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Drop it in the mail using the prepaid shipping label.
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Trashie sorts, recycles, and responsibly repurposes your items, diverting them from landfills.
You’ll also earn Impact Points toward future sustainable purchases [including Subset!] — because making better choices should always come with benefits.
What Can Be Recycled
The Take Back Bag can handle more than you think:
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Worn-out underwear, bras, and lingerie
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Single socks or mismatched pairs
Tights, leggings, and base layers -
Clothing in any condition [Yes — even the ones you’re embarrassed to admit you still own.]
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Old linens, towels and rags
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Shoes!
The Bigger Picture
Choosing sustainable, organic cotton innerwear like Subset’s Quartz Collection is only part of the equation. How we care for and retire those pieces matters just as much. Recycling clothing closes the loop, reducing landfill waste, conserving resources, and shrinking the carbon footprint of our wardrobes.
At Subset, Every Day Is Earth Day
While Earth Day shines a spotlight on our environmental impact, the truth is, our planet deserves this care every day. Through thoughtful partnerships like this, Subset is working to make sustainability practical, attainable, and genuinely rewarding for our community.
Join us in making a meaningful, planet-positive shift.
Get your Take Back Bag today, clear out those closets, and take pride in knowing you’re keeping textiles out of landfills and in circulation where they belong.
