Sustainability
Help the PTA keep Taylor Green! The PTA chair coordinates recycling initiatives with a teacher lead and student committee.
SUSTAINABILITY TIPS FOR A HAPPY HEALTHY EARTH
We recently discussed how the fashion industry is one of the major polluting industries in the world, accounting for 8-10% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations. A great way to lower your carbon footprint is to buy used clothing or fewer “investment pieces” instead of supporting the fast-fashion industry. Additionally, when your kids outgrow clothes they should never end up in the landfill. Here’s what you should do instead:
If the clothes are in great shape, and of “desirable” labels like Boden, Tea, J. Crew, take them to a local kids’ consignment store (like 529 Kids Consign) and get some money back!
If the clothes are in great shape but rejected by consignment stores due to “label” issues, donate to places like Goodwill/Salvation Army or local groups for families in need. You should note though that Goodwill for example will NOT accept anything with stains or holes, and they DO sort through these; they’ll end up in a landfill if in bad shape.
If the clothes have holes or stains, or are very worn, take them to a clothing recycling program. The North Face accepts all such clothing for recycling (doesn’t have to be North Face brand). The only thing they reject is underwear.
Bottom line, only underwear should end up in a landfill.