Reuse and Recycle

Waste Management

In 2005 Irish charity shops ensured that more than 10,000 tons of clothes, shoes and household textiles, which would otherwise have been dumped in landfill, were either reused or recycled. This is equivalent of 1000 40-foot containers. More than 80% of the items were reused; the balance was recycled either as re-carded wool or cotton or as insulation and padding in the motor industry.

Waste Management Hierarchy:

It takes more than 7,000 litres of water to produce a kilo of cotton!
Whilst prevention and minimisation are the ideal, it is clear that given our Irish weather, we need clothes, shoes and bed linen.

So what can you do?

Reuse is the next best option:

By supporting Irish charity shops either through donation or purchase of goods, you can be sure that you are doing your part for the environment and helping to raise valuable funds for reputable charities.