Is there a clothes bank near me?
When it comes to throwing away your old clothing, unless you recycle them, they will end up in landfill. Humans have been disposing of rubbish in the same way for thousands and thousands of years: dig a big hole and bury leftovers in the ground. Quite exciting for...
How you can help to support charities through textiles donations
Did you know that donating to charity is a major mood-booster? Simply knowing you are helping others is hugely rewarding and can make you feel happier and more fulfilled. Research shows a link between making a donation to charity and increased activity in the area of...
Environmental benefits of donating clothes to clothes banks
The UK’s addiction to disposable clothes is putting even more pressure on our planet “Did you know that the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is burned or landfilled every second? And right now, less than 1% of material used to produce clothing is recycled...
Why is it so important to recycle your pre-loved clothes?
Understanding the life cycle of clothes and why recycling is best! We all have busy lives and sometimes it is quick and easy to shove things straight into the bin, even though we know it’s not the right thing to do. All of our local councils up and down the country...
Where is my local clothes bank?
Is it time to make way for Christmas by having a pre-festive clear out? There are some shocking facts about the clothing habits of Londoners including: The average Londoner owns 76 pieces of clothing 18 of these are never worn – usually because they don’t fit This...
Changing the paint we use for the health of our planet
Our new eco-friendly, low-chemical paint dries quicker than nail polish! Here at Recycled Clothing Banks, we are passionate about our environmentally-friendly ethos and as such we are always looking for ways to be even greener than we already are; the next step for us...
Recycling ideas that earn money
Do you need to raise funds for your local community projects? If the answer is yes – then read on! Here at Recycled Clothing Banks, we have a simple answer – order a recycled clothing bin from us today. Ordering one or more of our recycled clothing bins could not be...
Raising funds for charities
Research shows the negative impact of COVID on the charity sector Here at Recycled Clothing Banks, we work with charities all over the country by providing them with FREE branded clothing bins for local people to donate their unwanted clothes, shoes and household...
How to help the homeless
Whilst we are approaching the warmer months, we start planning for winter. As we gradually step closer to the summer, it’s a good time to have a clear out of your winter clothing and make room for your summer outfits. Don’t know what to do with your woolly jumpers,...
Creative recycling ideas to raise money
Recycled Clothing Banks helps your community to raise money through recycling If your local community works tirelessly to put on events to raise money for charity or to finance new local projects and initiatives, then we have another option for you that doesn’t...