FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Solar-powered, 24-hour monitored donation center makes it easy to reuse and recycle clothes and shoes
Canton, Massachusetts - [JUL. 24, 2024] - Planet Aid, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit specializing in textile reuse to fund community development, has installed a state-of-the-art clothing donation center in Canton, MA. This new donation center features solar powered lighting and 24-hour monitoring to make donating safe, convenient and efficient.
Residents can donate their used clothes and shoes at the Village Shoppes of Canton at: 95 Washington St., Canton, MA
- OR find the nearest donation center at: planetaid.org/find-a-bin.
- A list of what should (and shouldn't) be donated is also online.
Reducing Waste, Strengthening Communities
In November 2022, Massachusetts implemented a ban on textile waste disposal to reduce landfill waste. Planet Aid immediately became a partner with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) to help make this a success. Utilizing extensive production capabilities and established collections network, Planet Aid offered a free, convenient and accessible alternative to textile dumping.
When Canton residents donate clothes and shoes to Planet Aid, it has several positive impacts.
- It reduces U.S. textile waste (It's estimated that less than 15 percent of textiles are recycled in the U.S.)
- Donated clothes and shoes are given a new life, fueling a secondhand circular economy that provides livelihoods to millions and helps reduce the need to manufacture new clothes which is resource intensive and generates significant pollution.
- Money raised from donated clothes and shoes provides critical funding to locally run organizations in the U.S., Latin America, Africa and Asia that are working to strengthen their communities by promoting education, health and wellness, and environmental and agricultural sustainability.
Convenience, Safety and Efficiency
Planet Aid donation centers are the latest innovation in textile reuse and recycling, helping to keep used clothes and shoes out of landfills at no cost to the community.
The donation centers’ lighting and 24-hour video monitoring are solar-powered and provide safety and security for donors. They are made from refurbished, steel shipping containers and are designed to be weather and tamper resistant.
The donation center and surrounding area are regularly serviced and cleaned by Planet Aid's experienced team to ensure a welcoming environment and positive experience for all donors.
About Planet Aid
Planet Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1997 and specializing in textile reuse to fund community development projects in the U.S. and around the world. Through its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Planet Aid has collected over 2 billion pounds of shoes and clothes in its more than 25 years of operation and raising more than $100 million for local organizations working to strengthen their community through education, health and wellness, and environmental and agricultural sustainability. Planet Aid operates 8 textile reuse facilities serving 17 states in the Mid Atlantic, Midwest and Northeast. More at planetaid.org
Media contact
Haley Chitty
Planet Aid Communications Manager
443-401-6939
media@planetaid.org