The #SuperRecyclers mobilize young people and their families around an eco-socio-responsible movement in order to finance a project for a school or a daycare centre by collecting used clothing.
ONE SINGLE ACT, 3 HUGE IMPACTS
Clothing drives
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Your donations of clothing, bedding and small toys will be reused and redistributed. Therefore, they must be in a good condition. Those of lesser quality will be recycled. The goal of this event is to raise awareness and reduce overconsumption within the community. Accepted equipment: All the clothing for men, women and children, handbags, scarves, […]
Due to a return to near-normalcy and increased travel costs, we had to make a decision that addressed both the growing number of participating schools while also minimizing fuel costs. We will no longer be making round trips on the same day. You must choose to collect in the morning or in the afternoon. The […]
How Does it Work?
1
The community brings used clothing, shoes and linens to your location on a specific preselected date. The used linens must be washed first and must be in good enough condition to be used by disadvantaged families.
2
Our trucks will go to your location on the chosen day and hour to pick up the donated clothes, shoes, boots, sandals, and used linens (bed sheets and pillow, towels, dish towels, blankets, etc.)
3
The organization receives a sum of money based on the total weight of collected items that will be used to finance a specific project.
What is accepted?
Clothing for men, women, children and babies
Backpacks
Accessories for men and women
Shoes and boots in good condition
Fabrics, sheets and towels
Bras
Leather or leatherette accessories
Toys in good condition (we do not accept books)
Dishes, clothes hangers, electronic appliances
Rugs, pillows, skates
Impact on the community
For the students, employees or volunteers
Participation in a unified movement through the implementation of an eco-friendly collective project.
Satisfaction of having supported your chosen social cause by helping to fund one of their projects.
Heightened awareness about the importance and benefits of recycling clothing and linens.
For the cause
A social and environmentally responsible group project that will challenge students employees or volunteers.
Minimum logistics: turnkey formula one day per event.
Funding for projects, programs or services.
For the organization
Amount given to the organization that will use it to invest in research, education, poverty, health, sport and recreation, etc.
Heightened awareness for the community about solidarity, philanthropy and the environment.
Why recycle clothing and linens?
number of people living in low income families*
weight in tonnes of textile that is thrown out every year by all Quebecers*
percentage of textile waste that can be recycled
number of shoes thrown out every year*
percentage of cotton which can be recycled
weight of textile that is thrown out every year by one Quebecer
*statistics for 2011
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