Do you want to know where to donate clothes for those who need it most?
Why donate the clothes that we don't wear
The benefits that are obtained by an act as simple as donating the clothes that we will no longer use are several. Also, of course, to help you put some order in your closet ... Here are some!
- You take care of the environment. By allowing your clothes to have a second life, you are supporting responsible consumption, which benefits the planet. The textile and fashion industry is the second most polluting , behind the oil industry. By donating your clothes you help to produce less polluting waste.
- You help people who need it. You collaborate to cover one of the basic needs of the most vulnerable people.
- You create jobs. Today, an industry is being built around donated clothing. On the one hand, there are the NGOs that offer donated clothing directly to the people who need it most. On the other hand, there are other types of entities that screen clothes: some of it is sold in second-hand stores or third-world markets ; another is reused; and the one in the worst condition is recycled .
Where to donate clothes for those who need it most
Every time we find more containers from different organizations in our cities where we can donate clothes for those most in need. In addition, some fashion stores have signed up to collect used clothing. And there are also platforms. But if you are looking for specific references, below we reveal some of the entities to which you can take the clothes that you do not use. Find the one that is closest to you!
- Humana Foundation. This NGO has about 5,000 containers in various cities of our country . In addition, they offer you the possibility of leaving it in one of their 49 second-hand clothing stores . With the profits they obtain from the sale of donated clothing, they develop different development, social aid and environmental protection projects, among others.
- Caritas. It has containers in several cities in our country. They have developed a " re-fashion " plan to recycle used clothing, create jobs and protect the environment.
- Zara. Within their #joinlife Clothing Collection Program they commit to deliver your used clothing to local NGOs as part of their social and environmental commitment.
- H&M. The three 'Rs' of the clothing collection program of this chain of stores are: reuse, reuse and recycle. In addition, for each bag that you take to their stores, you will receive a discount coupon for your next purchase.
- Nolotiro.org . This online platform has as a maxim that there is no monetary exchange. Everything that is offered in it is free.
These are just some possibilities where you can donate clothes to those who are in need. But there are so many more! Do you know any that are in your city or province? Let's increase the list!