More than 400 million tonnes of plastics produced worldwide each year, almost half is used by the packaging industry, and mainly to manufacture single-use packaging and bags.

Textile fibers are however recyclable and reusable in Canada. But a recent study in Ontario found that 85% of all tissue consumed ends up in the trash. Everything suggests that it is the same situation across the country..

We know that companies collect used clothing donations. Many clothes can be resold or donated, but what is less well known is that stained fabrics with holes in them can be shredded and used as padding.