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Americans own more clothes than ever. Here's how to store them correctly.
Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
American wardrobes have exploded. According to research by the United States Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), the average American now buys about 53 new garments a year. That means we’re purchasing four times more clothing than we did in the year 2000.
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American wardrobes have exploded. According to research by the United States Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), the average American now buys about 53 new garments a year. That means we’re purchasing four times more clothing than we did in the year 2000.
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