Three Easy Steps for Donating Clothes
If you want to donate clothes and don’t know how, the chances are you aren’t going to donate at all! However, there are so many great reasons to donate clothes and all it takes is a little effort! I’ve put together a few simple steps that you can easily follow to do something good with those clothes you no longer wear.
What do I need to donate clothes? You need the clothes themselves (as well as any shoes, accessories, jewellery and so on) and some bags or boxes to put them all in.
What to Do Before You Donate
1) Firstly you need to sort through your clothes. This is often the hardest part, as you need to be brutally honest about things that don’t fit you anymore, things that you haven’t worn in years, things you no longer like, or things that you are just never going to wear. Could anyone else benefit from these? The chances are that they can! And this is why you should be donating.
2) Now you need to get your clothes ready to be donated. You could just donate dirty, damaged items. But if you want to be eco chic and self-conscious then be nice! Clean any dirty shoes with a wipe, wash any clothes that really smell or look dirty, do whatever needs doing. It isn’t completely necessary, it just shows you’ve spared a thought for those volunteers who are going to sort through them.
3) Now it’s time to pack up all of the items. Fold them neatly so they’re all ready to be donated.
When It Comes to Donation Time
There are a number of different ways you can donate the clothes you’ve sorted:
Clothing Bins – These are such a convenient option, found anywhere from high streets to supermarkets! It’s so simple, just pop the bag of clothes into the bin through the appropriate hole!
Charity Shops – This is a common option. Great if you want to choose a specific cause that your donating clothing is going to help out. But don’t just leave your clothes out on their doorstep, vulnerable to damage of the elements and general public! Go into the shop and hand them over to the volunteers.
Online – Yes, the internet is now providing a solution to everything. Just do a quick search and you’ll find loads of places that can help you be more eco conscious.
Conclusion
Are you still not convinced that you should donate clothes? Then get yourself onto some eco friendly fashion blogs to read just why it will help so many people, including yourself. And all for just a few hours worth of effort!
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