Association for Textile Recycling

What are those clothing recycling bins I see everywhere? What happens to my donation? Does the money really support my community? Find answers to all your textile recycling questions here: https://afterwear.ca/faq/

AFTeR members are experts at recovering used textiles for resale and recycling. Learn more about who we are: https://afterwear.ca/who-we-are/

Happy Holidays from AFTeR! Thank you for supporting our members with your donations this year.

The holidays generate a lot of extra waste but that doesn’t have to be the case. Here are a few simple ways to make a difference and reduce your waste this holiday season: https://afterwear.ca/reduce-your-waste-this-holiday-season/

There’s still time to join #WasteReductionWeek! This weekend, gather up your unwanted clothing and other textiles and drop them off at a donation site near you. Your donations support important community programs. Visit www.afterwear.ca to learn more.

Did you know that 95% of clothing sent to landfill could be reused or recycled? Donating your used clothing and other textiles keeps waste out of landfills and supports important community programming. Visit afterwear.ca to learn more and find a clothing donation site near you. #TextileTuesday #WasteReductionWeek

AFTeR is dedicated to awareness, public education and advocacy for post-consumer #textilediversion. Our members ensure that their #textiledonations (like clothes, bedding, footwear) are ethically diverted. How? Find out at https://afterwear.ca/faq/.

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? Why not #RethinkConsumption and when you need something buy secondhand? Did you know that the average North American throws away 81 lbs of clothing every year? The majority of textiles (such as clothing, footwear, bedding, etc.) don’t decompose, which is a growing problem for our earth. AFTeR members collect used household clothing and textiles to fund social causes. Learn more about what we do at https://afterwear.ca/who-we-are/

We can all take action and contribute to change. By donating textiles instead of throwing them out, you’ll have a positive impact on the environment and our communities. Taking part is easy get inspired at https://afterwear.ca.

#TextileTrivia: Are textiles recycling and curbside municipal recycling separate programs? Yes! Since textiles can’t be placed in blue bags for curbside pickup, drop them off at your nearest donation site or bin: https://afterwear.ca/find-a-dropoff-location/.

In the spirit of giving, consider donating your unwanted clothing or household textiles. Did you know that some AFTeR members offer donation pick up? Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and Diabetes Canada or visit https://afterwear.ca/take-action/ to learn more.

Did you know Nova Scotia was one of the first provinces to initiate green bin composting, and the recycling of plastics, glass and beverage containers? Now the province is looking at other large quantities of waste content in the landfill and AFTeR is part of the solution. In case you missed our blog from Waste Reduction Week, you can read it at: https://afterwear.ca/make-a-difference-during-waste-reduct/.

Looking for the perfect gift for the thrifter in your life? Skip the crowd, and give the #GiftOfThrift to your loved ones AND the environment this year.

Why donate? The majority of textiles (such as clothing, footwear, bedding, etc.) don’t decompose, which is a growing problem worldwide. According to Divert NS, textile waste accounts for 12% of Nova Scotia’s solid waste stream, which equals 32 kg per person each year. Find out how you can take action: https://afterwear.ca/take-action/.

Here’s one fashion trend that needs to end. Learn more at http://www.afterwear.ca.

What are textiles? Textiles are items like clothing, household linens, shoes, accessories and stuffed toys. All textiles are accepted at AFTeR donation bins, as long as they are clean, dry, and odourless. Find a donation site or bin nearest you at https://afterwear.ca/find-a-dropoff-location/.

We’re asking YOU to think twice about what you can do with unwanted clothes and textiles. Many clothes are made from polyester a petroleum product that doesn’t biodegrade. Learn more on our blog: https://afterwear.ca/think-twice/

Our mission is to support charitable causes by encouraging #textiledonations from Nova Scotian residents, thereby diverting textiles from landfills for the improvement of people, communities and the environment. Learn more about our mission and what we do at https://afterwear.ca/who-we-are/.

We recently launched our new website! AFTeR is a group of six founding organizations that collect used household clothing and textiles to fund social causes. Learn more about what we do at https://afterwear.ca/who-we-are/

Every time you donate your used clothing and other textiles, the funds raised help our member charities support causes and people in our community such as helping at-risk children and youth, combatting disease, and supporting marginalized citizens. Our current members are: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax, Eastern Recyclers Association, Diabetes Canada, Value Village, The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Canada, and LML Trading.