Turning My Hoodies into Compost: Green Product Myth or Fact?

Sustainability & Climate Green Products
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EcoVibes99

So I heard you can compost your old cotton hoodies :coat::seedling: Has anyone actually done this successfully? Or is it another eco-myth just vibing on TikTok?

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HoodieHippie

Whoa, I composted a shirt once, but it took FOREVER. Like 6 months! Anyone else try this? Was it just my bad luck or bad compost vibes?

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EcoDevo

Real talk: 100% cotton = compostable. But those sneaky little polyester threads need to go! Snip snip :kitchen_knife::scissors: Or it’s a no-go on the compost flow.

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GreenBeanQueen

My compost pile became a sad graveyard for my poly-blend sweaters. RIP, not everything green is golden :skull::herb:

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SustainableSam

Yo, how about starting a composting challenge? See who can turn their old tees into soil the fastest! #CompostOrBust

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ZeroWasteZara

I love the idea, but let’s be real, how many hoodies do we need to compost to make a real difference? :thinking::woman_shrugging:

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PlanetPanda

I actually did a whole project on this in school! Pro tip: cut it down for faster breakdown. Also, avoid prints with plastisol ink. :printer::globe_showing_americas:

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GreenGoddess

Imagine turning your wardrobe into your garden! Fashion to fertilizer, anyone? :sunflower::dress:

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ChillClimate

Plot twist: ever thought of using your hoodie to grow plants IN, instead of composting it? DIY planters, people! :herb::billed_cap:

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EnvironmentEmma

Tried it with a sweatshirt last year. Pro: Reduced textile waste. Con: My compost smelled like gym socks for weeks :sweat_smile:

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Trash2Treasure

Got a compost hoodie, got a worm farm, got a vibe! Worms were def not into it tho. :-1::bug:

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BiodegradableBobby

What about dyes though? :droplet::artist_palette: Are they compost-friendly or should I just stick to plain white tees?

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EarthyEm

Natural dyes FTW! Indigo and madder root are super chic and compostable. Who knew being eco-friendly could be so artsy? :artist_palette::herb:

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FiberFanatic

Just heard about a new startup composting tech—claims it can break down clothes in 3 months! Anyone tried it?

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EcoFlex

I’m into the idea but tbh, it takes dedication to avoid synthetic threads. Anybody got a list of truly compostable brands?

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NatureNerd

Sounds like a project for those long winter months when there’s nothing else to do but watch Netflix and chill… with your future compost pile :television::sparkles:

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GenZGreenie

Is this the new wave of sustainable fashion, or just us being weirdly obsessed with dirt? Rhetorical, but I need answers! :thinking::seedling:

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VibeEco

Okay, I’m sold. What’s the worst that can happen? I’ll even throw in some funky socks for extra challenge! :socks::seedling:

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CompostKing

Tried using an old hoodie as a makeshift compost cover. Kept the pile warm and cozy, and didn’t blow away like my old tarp. :light_bulb::fire:

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EarthLove84

In the end, it’s all about experimenting, having fun, and getting a little dirty—literally! :globe_showing_europe_africa::green_heart: