More Information: Barbara Ikalainen 978-762-4000 x5560 bikalain01@northshore.edu
April 22 2015
EARTH EARTH DAY DAY
TEXTILE COLLECTION
9AM–4PM
RECYCLE TEXTILES
COLLECTION BINS AT
THE LYNN CAMPUS
Enter a raffle for a prize at The Goodwill Drop-Off in Swampscott, 450 Paradise Rd
95% of textiles worn or torn CAN BE RECYCLED
85% (70 lbs per person) goes to landfills
15%
Only gets donated or recylced
$
Recycled fiber products SAVE MONEY and RESOURCES by using existing materials.
CLOSING THE LOOP Recycled cloth rags use LESS WATER, LESS ENERGY and create a LOWER CARBON FOOTPRINT than all other alternatives.
The second hand clothing market provides AFFORDABLE CLOTHING and encourages GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
nearly100% of donated textiles are recycled into three grades
45% usable clothing
20% fiber
conversion grade
30% wiping cloth grade