A new type of eco-fashion has emerged — brands that not only make really great clothing and accessories but also help you recycle your old duds — part clothing brand, part recycling service!

We all have closets stuffed full of clothing, shoes, purses, and accessories. Somewhere behind the out of season clothes there is usually a formal gown or two that has only been worn once or in a forgotten corner of your jewelry box or drawer is often a small pile of mismatched jewelry you haven’t worn for years.

Now you can easily recycle your old, unwanted dresses and jewelry and shop for a new one all from the comfort of your own home!

Newly Maid turns your old bride’s maid dress into the little black dress of your dreams!

All you have to do is create an account on Newly Maid.com to request a pre-paid mailer to send them your gently used bride’s maid, mother of the bride, special occasion, or prom dress. They inspect the dress and send you special discount pricing on their line of ‘little black dresses’ that are perfect for a variety of occasions!

You’re old dress is sent to one of two places: 100% polyester dresses are recycled into new polyester fibers through Repreve recycling service and wearable dresses of other fiber contents are sent to Clothes 4 Souls a charity foundation that gives clothing directly to those in need.

Lumoi turns your old jewelry and mismatched earrings into a brand new item of your choice.

After you fill out a simple contact form to receive an ID number you pack up your old jewelry carefully and send it off in the mail. Then they will inspect your items and give you credit voucher for new item(s) and you get to go shopping for some great new jewelry!

Your old jewelry: necklaces, pendants, beads, and broaches are sorted and disassembled for use in brand new Lumoi creations! Items that cannot be used are returned at no extra charge to you. And the best part is that you get a jewelry back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the voucher offer.

Now it’s easier than ever to recycle your old unwanted items for something brand new! What are you waiting for?

Images courtesy of Newly Maid and Lumoi.