Are you ever unsure about whether your unwanted shoes are suitable to be donated? You’re not alone. Following are a few thoughts and guidelines about whether you should donate or recycle your used shoes. Donated goods are meant to be resold. All items, including shoes, donated to a thrift store or charity should be clean and in good condition. Donate your used paired shoes to a thrift store or charitable institution if they are in good condition (no holes, tears, or excessive wear),...

As a mixed rags and credential clothing supplier, we understand the value of used clothing. We know that even one item of used clothing can make a difference to someone. We’ve sent millions of pounds of used paired shoes, bulk used clothing, and bulk linens to developing nations where they can be distributed to local people, offering an affordable option for the basic necessities we often take advantage of. Yes, this is a post about how to repurpose old sweaters, but before we get into...

We have TONS to talk about. TONS of trash, that is. Your trash, my trash, our trash. Americans generate approximately 254 millions tons of trash annually. That’s 508 billion pounds of trash. Every. Single. Year. That’s approximately four pounds of trash per person, per day. But 254 million tons is an enormous number and while we all recognize that it’s a big number, sometimes it’s difficult to truly appreciate the scale until and/or unless we compare it to something...

Most of us know the basic compostable items: vegetable scraps, yard debris, non-waxed cardboard, paper… But there are many, many more items in and around your home that can be composted! Here are 10 of the oddest things you may not have realized you can compost: 1. Used clothing– Clothing items that are 100% cotton, wool, or silk are biodegradable. To speed up the breakdown process, cut the fabric into small pieces or tear it into thin strips. This is a great one (and often...

It happens in nearly every industry: From automobiles to childrens’ toys to household goods, clothing (both new and used clothing), and even food. It can’t be completely avoided but educated consumers know how to avoid falling prey to its effect. What is it? Greenwashing. What is greenwashing? According to Wikipedia, greenwashing is a “spin in which green PR or green marketing is deceptively used to promote the perception than an organization’s products, aims,...