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 | 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...
by Lisa Smith | Aug 15, 2020 | Better textile recycling, Charity, Charity Fund Raising, Recycled Clothing Ideas, Recycling Shoes, Schools
Calling all school children to fill the bag as Recycled Clothing Banks offer an exciting way to raise funds! Raising money for schools has never been more important now that the UK finds itself in the midst of an economic downward spiral due to the coronavirus...
by Lisa Smith | May 8, 2019 | Recycled Clothing Ideas, Recycling Shoes
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...
