by Lisa Smith | Oct 20, 2023 | Better textile recycling, Clothing Bins
Join the movement to ensure clothing is manufactured with consideration for the environment, social responsibility and ethical labour practices. The fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest that has a bad rep; the production of textiles over many years has had...
by Lisa Smith | Aug 22, 2023 | Better textile recycling, Clothing Bins, Recycled Clothing Ideas
Recycling is the way forward in helping the environment by reducing waste, conserving resources, and minimising pollution. There is no doubt that this summer, so far, has seen some very strange weather fronts across the globe. Global warming is definitely hotting up...
by Lisa Smith | Jul 18, 2023 | Better textile recycling, Charity, Charity Fund Raising
Post-Covid, the charity sector is still trying to recover, so the team at Recycled Clothing Banks has come up with a few fresh ideas for raising much-needed funds. As we know, the charity sector is immensely diverse; some are tiny and entirely reliant on volunteers...
by Lisa Smith | Jun 16, 2023 | Better textile recycling, Charity Fund Raising
Rather than your pre-loved textiles ending up in landfill there are a number of great ways to re-use them. Here at Recycled Clothing Banks we work with many different private and public organisations to help keep unwanted textiles out of landfill sites. We enjoy great...
by Lisa Smith | Apr 21, 2023 | Better textile recycling, Charity Fund Raising, Recycled Clothing Ideas
Why not start a community textiles recycling initiative to raise funds? Pre-loved – Re-claimed – Re-purposed – Upcycled – Salvaged – Regenerate – Recycle. Call it what you will, it all helps to keep our everyday items such as clothing, shoes and household textiles out...
by Lisa Smith | Feb 19, 2023 | Better textile recycling, Clothing Bins
But some fashion brands are adopting the ‘greenwashing’ approach. Despite the current cost of living crisis and the slow economic recovery from Covid, consumers are still shopping and buying fast fashion products. The textile industry has an extremely important role...
