Textile recycling
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has a dedicated website called Recycle with Michael for schools. There is information on how to sign up as well as educational information and materials to be used in classrooms and assemblies to support education on the importance of recycling.
How does it work?
- You can sign up directly with Salvation Army.
- You can then set up or organise a donation day, Salvation Army will send you collection bags for pupils and staff to fill with their unwanted clothing and shoes to bring back to school.
- They will then organise for one of their authorised collectors to pick up the donations.
- They then provide a report on how much you have donated and send a certificate to display at your school.
- The money raised from the sale of your donations is split equally between the Salvation Army and your school.
- They also can provide downloadable support materials, including posters to promote this service.
TRAID
TRAID work with schools offering different collection schemes to suit each schools’ specific requirements. From the installation a textile bank within your premises, to setting a regular collection frequency, to arranging a bulk collection on a specific date and time. You can email them directly at education@traid.org.uk to discuss your requirements and for further information.
They also provide an educational toolkit that teachers can use to promote sustainability.
More information and access to the resources, visit the Traid website.
