The big closet clear out
300,000 tonnes of clothing are thrown away each year in the UK. Together, let’s put a stop to this!
Join The BIG Closet Clear Out a new annual initiative to keep clothes out of the bin and create wardrobe space – not waste. It’s easy and there’s loads of ways to get involved. You can do a little or a lot, because every bit helps the planet and keeps clothes out of landfill.
Step 1
Start by clearing out your closet of all the clothes you don’t want, whether they’ve seen better days, don’t fit or just aren’t your style anymore.
Step 2
Now it’s time to think:
SELL
Clothes still looking good? Why not sell them and help the planet as well as your pocket? You can get rewards and discounts for bags of unwanted clothes. Here are some apps to get started.
SWAP
Think your mate would kill for that top, in return for those jeans you’ve been eyeing? Have a BIG Closet Clear Out meet up and get swapping!
DONATE
Let your clothes be loved all over again by donating your unwanted clothes to charity. Either pop them to the charity shop, or donate at a charity clothing bank.
Find your closest clothing bank
RECYCLE
If your clothes are too worn to donate, then recycle them at your nearest household recycling centre.