Donations Help Raise Funds for Community Development Programs
Hamilton, Ohio - [JUL. 26, 2024] - Planet Aid, a nonprofit championing textile reuse to raise funds for community development, has installed a state-of-the-art donation center to help the Hamilton community give used clothes and shoes a new life, keeping them out of the landfill.
With solar-powered lighting and 24-hour monitoring, Planet Aid's new donation center makes it safe, convenient, and free for Hamilton residents to recycle used textiles. The new donation center is located in Bridgewater Falls at 3385 Princeton Rd, Hamilton, OH.
Or, find the nearest Planet Aid donation center at: binlocator.planetaid.org/bin-locator
A Small Step Toward Environmental Sustainability
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 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.
With more than 25 years of experience, Planet Aid has consistently been a trailblazer in the reuse of clothes and shoes. Since its founding in 1997, the organization has collected over 2 billion pounds of used clothes and shoes. The donation centers are the latest effort by Planet Aid to provide cleaner, safer, more efficient and more convenient collection methods in order to generate more funds to support crucial community development programs.
Community Development
Planet Aid uses funds raised from donated clothes to support community development initiatives in the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and Africa. By donating used clothes and shoes to Planet Aid, Hamilton residents directly contribute to initiatives that foster education, health and wellness, sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
Reducing Landfill Waste
Textile waste has become a critical issue worldwide, with harmful consequences for the environment. Landfills are overloaded with discarded clothing and shoes, contributing to pollution and resource depletion. The textile industry's resource-intensive nature also exacerbates environmental issues. Planet Aid's donation center offers a no cost, practical solution for Ohio residents to clean out their closets responsibly.
About Planet Aid
Planet Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to keep used clothes and shoes out of landfills and fund community development projects in the U.S. and around the world. With a 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, making a significant impact on both the environment and the lives of people in need. Planet Aid operates numerous solar-powered donation centers across the country to encourage responsible recycling and donations. More at planetaid.org
Media contact
Haley Chitty
Planet Aid Communications Manager
443-401-6939
media@planetaid.org