clothing swapping can further promote the reduction, reuse, and recycling of clothing. by reusing clothing that's already been made and recycling clothing from one owner to another, source reduction can be achieved. this moves away from usage of new raw materials to make more clothing available for consumption. through the method of clothing swapping,an alternative resource for consumers to ultimately save in regards to money and time is provided. it reduces transportation emissions, costs, and the time it takes to drive and search through the chaos of most clothing stores. swapping clothes further promotes the use of sustainable online shopping and the internet as well as an increase of social bonds through online communication or effective personal communication in "clothing swap parties". the epa states, that by reusing items, at the source waste can be diverted from ending up in landfills because it delays or avoids that item's entry in the waste collection and disposal system.