- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=[VIDEO] Giving Your Clothes a Second Life https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/245271?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/245271?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/245271?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=[VIDEO] Giving Your Clothes a Second Life &body=ESG News from Gildan Activewear https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/245271?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Production & the Circular Economy](/categories/responsible-production-circular-economy) # \[VIDEO\] Giving Your Clothes a Second Life Apr 15, 2019 9:00 AM ET Campaign: [Conscious Consumption ](/news/campaign/conscious-consumption) [Giving your Clothes a Second life](https://vimeo.com/329888927) The problem of apparel waste has become, with over 10.5 million tons dumped in landfills in North America every year. There are many statistics quoted on the matter, but leave it to say that the vast majority of what we get rid of ends up in landfills, some say as high as 80%. As consumers we have an opportunity to help stem the flow of garments to landfill. The important thing is to avoid apparel waste by thinking of alternatives for your clothes before throwing them out. Click [here ](https://vimeo.com/329888927)to watch the video on how you can give them a second chance at life and join the conversation on #MakingApparelBetter. To view the entire Conscious Consumption campaign, visit the [Genuine Responsbility site](http://www.genuineresponsibility.com/en/stories/news/conscious-consumption/). ### Additional Media #### Videos [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/videos/thumbnails/488506/thumbnail-488506_0013.png?h=7a6e80fd) ](/sites/default/files/videos/CT3_EN.mp4) [![Gildan logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/bmedia_resources_logo_gildancorp_horizontal_cdjoyEQ_1.png)](/profiles/gildan) ### More from Gildan Activewear ###### [Gildan Improves Community Access to Eye Care in Bangladesh in Collaboration With Sightsavers](/news/gildan-improves-community-access-eye-care-bangladesh-collaboration-sightsavers) Sep 16, 2026 1:00 PM ET ###### [Gildan Recognized by Corporate Knights as One of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens and Included in TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies ](/news/gildan-recognized-corporate-knights-one-canadas-best-50-corporate-citizens-and-included-times) Jun 26, 2026 9:20 AM ET ###### [The Future Woven In: Gildan Shows How it Makes a Better T-shirt in Fashion Redressed II ](/news/future-woven-gildan-shows-how-it-makes-better-t-shirt-fashion-redressed-ii) Jun 22, 2026 9:30 AM ET ###### [Gildan Announces the Publication of Its 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting Continued Progress Towards Key Social and Environmental Targets](/news/gildan-announces-publication-its-2025-sustainability-report-highlighting-continued-progress) May 13, 2026 8:25 AM ET ###### [Gildan Maintains A- CDP Ranking for Its 2024 Climate Change Disclosure](/news/gildan-maintains-cdp-ranking-its-2024-climate-change-disclosure) Feb 3, 2026 1:00 PM ET ###### [Gildan Recognized as One of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights and Among TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies](/news/gildan-recognized-one-canadas-best-50-corporate-citizens-corporate-knights-and-among-times) Jul 7, 2025 9:18 AM ET ###### [Gildan Introduces Robot-Assisted Transportation, Advancing Innovation in Distribution Operations and Enhancing Worker Safety](/news/gildan-introduces-robot-assisted-transportation-advancing-innovation-distribution-operations) Jun 12, 2025 1:00 PM ET ###### [Celebrating Parenthood at Gildan for Global Day of Parents ](/news/celebrating-parenthood-gildan-global-day-parents) Jun 2, 2025 1:00 PM ET