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...
by Lisa Smith | Oct 28, 2022 | Better textile recycling, Clothing Bins
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...
by Lisa Smith | Sep 17, 2022 | Better textile recycling, Clothing Bins
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...
by Lisa Smith | Aug 17, 2022 | Charity Fund Raising, Clothing Bins
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...
by Lisa Smith | May 17, 2022 | Better textile recycling, Charity, Charity Fund Raising, Clothing Bins
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,...
by Lisa Smith | Mar 14, 2022 | Charity Fund Raising, Clothing Bins, Recycled Clothing Ideas, Recycling Shoes
Does your local community need to raise funds to get new projects off the ground, to make improvements or set up new facilities? Did you know there is a way to do this just by donating pre-loved clothing, paired shoes and household textiles? Recycled Clothing Banks...
