Make money from your old clothes

There's something really therapeutic about having a clear out of old clothes and giving your wardrobe a bit of a blitz - especially in January.

It just makes your whole mindset feel less cluttered and more organised.

eBay and Facebook marketplace are great for selling individual items - it's also worth bundling together vest tops or baby clothes that won't sell for much on their own.

There are are also some lesser known, high street recycling schemes that can be used for items that you would otherwise bin.

It means any textiles from odd socks, ripped trousers to old primark t-shirts can be saved from landfill.

Just pop all these old bits of clothing into a carrier bag.

Then either take it to H&M where you get a £5 voucher that can be used on any £25 or more purchase, or & Other Stories where you get a 10% off voucher.

& Other Stories also give 10% voucher when you bring back one or more of their beauty containers to store.

If you're partial to Marks and Spencer, the store runs a recycling scheme with Oxfam. If you donate an M&S item of clothing at one of Oxfam's shops, you receive a £5 voucher.

Or if you're planning a Levis' purchase in the near future, a bag of clean clothes, including shoes, taken in for recycling and exchanged for a 10% off voucher.

It's estimated something like 235m items of clothing, so by taking part in one of these schemes you're also helping the environment.