by Lisa Smith | Mar 22, 2026 | Better textile recycling, Charity Fund Raising, Recycled Clothing Ideas, Schools
If your business, charity or community project needs a little financial boost to raise extra funding, there’s a simple and environmentally friendly solution: get cash for clothes with Recycled Clothing Banks. We work across London and the Home Counties, helping...
by Lisa Smith | Feb 27, 2026 | Better textile recycling, Recycled Clothing Ideas, Recycling Shoes
In the UK, it’s estimated that around 26,000 tonnes of shoe waste are collected and redistributed for reuse each year, but around 143,000 tonnes of discarded shoes typically end up in landfill instead of being reused or recycled. When you next visit your local textile...
by Lisa Smith | Nov 25, 2025 | Better textile recycling, Recycled Clothing Ideas
The UK’s love affair with fast fashion is costing the earth Let’s be honest, here in the UK, we love our fashion; from high street steals to next-day delivery trends, we buy more clothes per person than any other country in Europe. But our appetite for fast fashion...
by Lisa Smith | Aug 21, 2025 | Better textile recycling, Recycled Clothing Ideas
Turning unwanted garments into fresh starts for people and the planet. Each year, millions of clothing items are tossed aside, often ending up in landfill sites and quite often some still in good, wearable condition. But what if your old jeans, jackets, or paired...
by Lisa Smith | Jun 3, 2025 | Better textile recycling, Recycled Clothing Ideas
How long do we have left until we are at full capacity? In the UK, estimates typically range from six to eight years; but local authorities have been saying this since at least 2010, and we aren’t there yet. This is because EU directives have steadily increased...
by Lisa Smith | Apr 3, 2025 | Charity, Charity Fund Raising, Recycled Clothing Ideas
Can you help raise funds for homelessness? The nights remain chilly, so let’s remember those who have no choice but to sleep on the streets, lacking the simple comfort of a roof over their heads that many of us take for granted. Even though the winter months may be...
