This America Recycles Day, let’s take a stand against textile waste!
From November 15 through December 2, Planet Aid is inviting local businesses and organizations to join us in our America Recycles Clothing Drive.
Together, we can keep usable clothes and shoes out of landfills and work toward a zero-waste future. Fill out the form on this page to get started or continue reading for more details.
Donations are tax deductible. Donors can generate a receipt at planetaid.org/get-a-receipt
Join the Clothing Drive!
How To Participate
1) Sign up
Fill out the form so Planet Aid staff can provide support.
2) Check your email
You will receive a confirmation email with all the information and materials you need to run a successful drive. Including digital and print promotional materials.
3) Promote your clothing drive
Customize and use Planet Aid’s print and digital promotional materials to encourage your contacts to donate during the drive.
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Printable flyer
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Social Media Posts
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Email
4) Collect the clothes and shoes
From Nov. 15, start collecting and storing clothes. You will need some space to store the donations until Planet Aid picks them up. Let us know if you're running out of space and we can provide multiple pickups.
5) Coordinate with Planet Aid to collect donations
After the clothing drive, Planet Aid will come to you to pick up the donations. Coordinate with our team to pick a date and time that works best.
6) Document and publicize
Take a picture and post it to social media and tag us. Or send us your photos. Planet Aid will also publicize those who conduct a clothing drive.
Questions? Contact us at clothingdrive@planetaid.org.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is America Recycles Day?
America Recycles Day, also known as National Recycling Day, is a national observance in the United States dedicated to promoting recycling across the nation. Observed on November 15th every year, the observance is the signature recycling program of Keep America Beautiful (KAB). America Recycles Day (ARD) first started as Texas Recycles Day in 1994.
What is the America Recycles Day Clothing Drive?
Planet Aid is enlisting partners to help collect half a million pounds of clothes and shoes beginning between America Recycles Day on Nov. 15 and Dec. 2
Why is the drive important?
Every year, America generates 17 million tons of textile waste. 85 percent of this waste ends up in landfills or incinerators contributing to pollution. Only 15 percent is reused or recycled. Planet Aid works to increase the amount of used clothes and shoes that is reused and reduce the amount that ends up in U.S. landfills and incinerators.
How can I support the America Recycles Day Clothing Drive?
Host a clothing drive and/or donate your clothes to Planet Aid for America Recycles Day.
What happens to donations?
Trucks full of donations are emptied at our textile reuse facilities where unwanted items are removed from donated clothes and shoes. The majority of donated clothes and shoes are shipped abroad where there's a greater demand for second hand clothing. These used textiles fuel a circular economy that employs millions of individuals.
How can I get support with my drive?
Planet Aid can help with any issues. Contact us at clothingdrive@planetaid.org.