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recycling old clothes

This is my first blog comment.  I am new to
Grist.  I am the recycling coordinator for our town and we recycle clothing in bins called Kiducation.  They are a reputable charity that sells our clothes for recycling or shredding and our schools get a small percentage.  They use the money they make towards children's charities.

Nike sneakers are recycled into running track material and their foundation makes grants to schools and towns for new or rebuilt running tracks.

Be careful of the yellow bins on private property that are labeled Planet Aid.  If you google this organization you will see why.  I am trying to follow the Grist rules by not disparaging outright certain organizations that only use 10% of their proceeds for charitable purposes.

Lastly, we have a new bin in town for books and audio and video tapes, magazines, etc.  They vow to find new homes for these items and they also cut us a check for each 20ft container we fill.  If they cannot find a new home for items, they make sure the items are recycled.  They also are a reputable charitable organization and use any money they make with our recyclables to make donations to other charities.

Happy recycling.  Remember that it is your tax dollars that pay the tipping fees to the landfills for everything you put into the waste stream.  If concern for the earth does not move you, perhaps that financial incentive will.

Peace to all.
Mary McDonaldOn Umbra on old clothes posted 3 years, 4 months ago 8 Responses