Did you know that the average individual throws away 68 pounds of clothing, textiles and shoes that could be recycled?
According to the EPA the United States recycles only 16% of all clothing, shoes, and similar textile goods. Despite the best efforts of charities and thrift stores, 84% or millions upon millions of tons of clothing are wasted every year causing a major problem for our landfills.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL AND HELP CLEAN UP OUR LANDFILLS!
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BECOME A GO GREEN AMBASSADOR!
Just place your unwanted clothing and shoes in a clear plastic bag and have your student bring them to school. Jeans, T-shirts, shirts, dresses, coats, belts, draperies, curtains, blankets, and all types of shoes can be recycled. Please fill a bag for your school! Bring your bags to parent teacher conferences and drop them off at the DECA table, or remember you can send them to school with your student!