A campaign in Metro Vancouver aims to shed light on the 20,000 tonnes of clothing residents throw away each year — the equivalent of 17 pounds, or 44 T-shirts per person. The Metro Vancouver Regional District recently launched its "think thrice about your clothes" campaign, encouraging residents to reduce, repair or donate clothes they no longer want. According to a report that will be presented to the Metro Vancouver board on Friday, clothes are one of the fastest growing sources of waste in the region. The campaign, which began Feb. 18, also includes a partnership with Frameworq, a local non-profit that facilitates clothing swaps and clothing repair workshops. The organization regularly hosts clothing fix-it workshops across Vancouver, including at the Vancouver Public Library.

Source: CBC News February 23, 2020 15:00 UTC