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 often not the willingness to recycle but the lack of
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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 mean life-threatening conditions. Last year alone, it was reported that over 4,000
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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 mass production, consumption, and disposal. This contributes significantly to environmental
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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 related to textile waste. The process typically involves using specific chemicals or enzymes that can break the long polymer chains
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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 materials. 2020 onwards saw unprecedented times with Brexit, the Covid-19
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