Building off a previous post, I consider clothing waste part of my responsibility in terms of making ethical decisions for its next destination. Clothing waste is heavily normalized in American society, and there’s also a stigma when it comes to second hand clothing. I feel like part of being responsible for your clothes is understanding the corrupt clothing industry filled with child labor and hazardous work environments, which helps you come to terms with your privilege. Additionally, I mainly consider it to be within my control when it’s in my possession, which can be a harmful way of thinking about waste. I think it’s a somewhat appropriate point to mark this division, however going back to the idea of knowing the ins and outs of your waste, can make you of proper consciousness.