Have you seen the commercial that promises to exchange your old fur coat for a new one? Do you think this is a trick of sellers to attract buyers to their salons? Not always. There are brands that actually collect old clothes!
After all, an unnecessary thing can serve a little longer. In this case, the owner will not just take it to the landfill, but will receive compensation in the form of a discount. Well, a reasonable approach not only from the point of view of benefits, but also from an environmental point of view.
It is environmental considerations that guide companies that recycle old clothes. They are supported by many well-known brands, which have included the collection of old textiles in the list of services provided. Surprisingly, but true: now you can not only buy clothes in the store, but also return them!
Brands that accept old items
People of the older generation remember the times when rag collectors walked the streets. They took the rags. Rags for wiping hands, machines and mechanisms, and packaging were then made from it. Today, the old junk dealers are no longer there.And their functions were taken over by mass market giants.
Reasons for accepting old things
In every home there are several things that are no longer needed, but it’s a shame to throw them away. What if they can be given to those in need or given a “second life”? It's not such a shame anymore! But how to do this?
Important! A few years ago, Russia joined a program to recycle old clothes.
It's not about the desire to rid people of trash, but about the volume of waste that harms the environment.
Brands, like no one else, see the scale of the problem! They also understand that inaction in the near future will lead to disastrous results.
Well-known companies thought about solving the problem and found a method that was familiar to our grandmothers. You know it too, remember the rustic rugs made from fabric scraps.
But how can we ensure that, working on an industrial scale, we prevent an increase in the number of landfills? The solution was to expand the functionality of the stores.
Which brands accept clothing?
Important! Now retail outlets not only sell, but also accept unwanted textiles. This is not only clothes, but also curtains, bed linen, towels, tablecloths.
H&M
H&M stores are ready to accept products of any brand.
Important! H&M employees issue a discount coupon for clothing and interior textiles. It allows you to buy goods 15% cheaper.
One person has the opportunity to receive two coupons per day. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to return costume jewelry, metal products, glass and shoes.
Monki
Monki brand stores operate in a similar way. Is it true, They have a smaller discount - 10%.
Reference! The condition of the textiles does not matter to H&M and Monki.
Uniqlo
Uniqlo accepts items only own brand And only clean, neat.
The company has its own charity fund, to which all accepted clothing is sent.
Reference! Items collected by Uniqlo are distributed to refugees, and the process of issuing them is controlled by the UN.
Mudd Jeans
The Dutch company Mudd Jeans chose a different path - clothing rental.
Reference! You can rent a fashion item from Mudd Jeans for a year, then return it and get another one at a discount.
Worn jeans are restored and rented out again. Only those that cannot be restored are disposed of.
IKEA
But IKEA doesn’t accept clothes, but it takes home textiles, including robes, tulle and decorative pillowcases.
At the start of the program, the store gave a discount on the purchase of new bed linen. Now you can simply hand over your used items, which will go to charity.
After all, not everything in life is measured by discounts. Some people find it heartwarming to think that their things will bring joy to other people.
Not just clothes
It all started with clothing and textiles. But that didn't stop there! Today brands also accept shoes And decorations.
Shoes
The Everests of discarded shoes grow every year.
Reference! The decomposition period of leather shoes varies from 10 to 80 years. During this time, a huge amount of dangerous rotting products enters the soil and atmosphere.
It is quite possible not to increase these mountains; recycling old shoes is also possible.
Just recently, two brands began to accept old shoes for recycling: Swedish Vagabond and domestic Rendez-Vous.
Reference! Both stores accept shoes from any manufacturer.
Absolutely participate in the program all retail outlets of these brands, regardless of the city of location.
The Rendez-Vous store provides customers with discount on the purchase of a new pair. You can even hand over unnecessary shoes to an online store courier.
Jewelry
The reasons why sellers accept jewelry have remained the same since ages.
Precious metals are highly liquid goods that are melted down. Then new rings, earrings, and bracelets are made.
“Jewellery” is readily accepted by purchase shops and pawn shops. This attractive market has been developed in our country for a long time. Both semi-legal firms and reputable companies work there.
Reference! You can return old, broken or tired jewelry in exchange for new ones with an additional payment at retail outlets of the Adamas, Moscow Jewelry Factory, and SUNLIGHT chains.
Why do brand companies need old things?
Branded companies themselves do not need things as such. Something else is important to them - make textile production waste-free. That is, the old thing will either be transferred for charitable purposes, or will serve as raw material for the production of new products.
Shoes
Foreign brands producing leather shoes are altering their products. We do not yet practice such a scheme, since both Vagabond and Rendez-Vous are not manufacturers, but multi-brand stores. They cooperate with recycling companies that mechanically shred shoes along with used tires.
The output is rubber crumb mixed with leather pieces. The crumbs are readily purchased by construction organizations engaged in the arrangement of sports facilities.
Reference! The springy surfaces of running tracks, playgrounds, tennis courts - all of this was once footwear for people or cars.
Cloth
The range of uses for old clothes is wider. All delivered textiles are sent to the I:Co plant located in Germany.There it is sorted depending on the degree of wear and composition of the material.
Good things have a chance to find new owners, they are sent to charitable organizations, distributing clothing to the homeless, low-income and disaster victims.
Worn and damaged things go for recycling. Synthetic fibers are turned into raw materials for new fabrics.
Reference! The fate of cotton depends on the amount of impurities. Some things become cleaning rags. The other is crushed and mixed with new cotton. Thick cotton fabrics, such as denim, are made from the resulting raw materials.
They are made from materials not suitable for such purposes. technical felt, soundproofing materials, flooring, fiber for sofa stuffing.
The German plant is an example of waste-free production. Even that small part of things that are absolutely unsuitable for recycling are not thrown away. They are burned, and the resulting energy is used in the production cycle.
Smaller brands use adopted items a little differently. They are given to people and animals in need. Yes Yes, dogs and cats in shelters sleep on bedding made from unwanted clothes!
And also old stuff - craft material. Some folk crafts specifically collect clothes to cut them into strips and weave them into colorful rugs!
New companies join the reuse initiative every year. Some of them are ready to perform the function of an exchange office, and some are ready to take part in the processing of some things into others.
Don't know where to put your unnecessary things? Take them to the store!
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