Are you running out of charity ideas for schools?
As a parent/carer or teacher, we all want the very best education for our children. Unfortunately, we live in a world of economic turmoil and the first thing to go is usually financial support in our education system. The onus then falls on the PTA, staff and kids’...
Clothes bank for money
One of the best ways to raise funds for your chosen charity, school or community project is to get a clothes bank for money. You’d be surprised how much you can be paid for filling a clothes bank with all of your unwanted clothes, shoes and suitable household fabrics....
Shoe bin recycling
When you next pop down to your local textile recycling bank, you will often see a recycled shoe bin in the mix. These shoe bins are a convenient way to get rid of your unwanted footwear, when you can’t bear to throw them out because you ‘might’ get some use out of...
Does your community recycle for charity?
Does your community recycle for charity? For the most part, people will get rid of their unwanted textiles following a declutter at home and take their recyclable textiles directly to charity shops or to charity branded textiles bins in dedicated recycling areas. By...
Better textile recycling with a 1p tax?
We’ve created this post to keep you informed about better textile recycling news. A recent report by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) states that the UK is the worst country in Europe for the consumption of new clothing; in fact, around £140 million worth...
Recycling bins for schools
Recycling bins for schools get teachers, children and their parents/carers involved in recycling schemes that can really help to raise additional important funding. It also raises awareness around improving our immediate environment and creating a greener, healthier...