At D&M Recycling, our goal is to promote environ- mental sustainability through textile recycling in collaboration with local businesses. Why is recycling so critical? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average U.S. consumer throws away 81 lbs. of clothing annually, with only 14.7% being recycled. The result is that a staggering 11.3 tons of discarded textiles end up in landfills every year.