Community recycling
Does your community recycle for a specific charity? Many people dispose of their unwanted textiles after a home declutter by taking them to a local charity shop, but your donations could be helping a specific charity that’s close to your heart. While depositing your...
Textiles recycling bins for your community
Recycled Clothing Banks has a smart, eco-friendly solution to unwanted reusable textiles Recycling bins for your community is an excellent way to engage residents, business owners, sports clubs, retailers, charities, public services and local schools in meaningful...
Why choose Recycled Clothing Banks?
Here At Recycled Clothing Banks, we are dedicated to keeping your pre-loved clothing, shoes, and household textiles out of landfill by giving them a second life. Did you know that nearly all textiles that end up in landfill sites are fully recyclable? The problem is...
How would you cope if you were homeless?
Can you help keep our community warm this winter? As the weather turns chilly, it’s a stark reminder that the winter months, with their bitter cold and unforgiving conditions, are just around the corner. For London’s homeless community, this shift in temperature can...
How recycling your old clothes can help the environment
Are you keeping your textiles out of UK landfills? The fashion and textiles industry has long been a key player in the global economy, providing millions of jobs worldwide. However, with growing demand, the rise of “fast fashion” has led to an unsustainable cycle of...
How Recycled Clothing Banks will be helping the homeless in 2024
Raising awareness and support for HandsOn London The cost of living crisis in the UK has intensified the difficulties faced by homeless people, pushing more individuals into homelessness and making it harder for them to regain control of their lives in all aspects....
Breaking down fabrics into reusable molecules – chemical recycling
The science behind the recycling revolution Researchers have developed an innovative chemical-processing technique capable of breaking down fabrics into reusable molecules. This advancement is part of a broader effort to tackle the growing environmental concerns...
Could you start making a positive difference to our environment and level of landfill use?
Updated report findings show we still have a long way to go. WRAP’s Textiles Market Situation Report (TMSR) was first published in 2016, with a second edition in 2019. The report delivered a deep-dive into economic trends impacting on the re-use and recycling of key...
Five kinds of clothing that you shouldn’t recycle
So, which items should we be more cautious of when it comes to recycling our clothes? As concern for the proper disposal of clothing waste grows, many consumers are turning towards recycling their old garments instead of discarding them. However, not all clothing...
Is fast fashion slowing down?
In response to the detrimental effects of fast fashion, are brands ready to change their approach for the sake of our environment? With a noticeable slow-down in production, simplified supply chains, and a shift in mindful consumption to mitigate environmental impact,...