May
19
2009
There are many reasons to donate clothes, and if you want to do so then you need to know exactly how to go about it. The truth is, if we don’t know how to donate we might not donate at all! Which is why I’ve put together this little guide to help you get donating the clothes that you don’t wear anymore.
What do I need to donate clothes? You need all of those clothes (or other items such as accessories), and something to put them in (like a bin bag).
What to Do Before You Donate
1) Firstly you need to sort out all of your clothes. This is probably going to be the hardest part. It’s time to be brutally honest – what doesn’t fit you? What do you never wear? What don’t you like? What have you NEVER worn? Is anyone going to be able to benefit from these clothes? The answer is almost certainly YES! So put them to good use by donating.
2) Now you need to get your clothes ready for donation. You could just give them how they are, but if you are really self conscious and eco friendly then you should be nice! Clean up anything that’s dirty, you can wipe shoes down, wash your clothes and so on. It just makes the job a little easier for all of the volunteers who are going to be sorting the clothes out.
3) Now it’s time to pack up all of the items. Fold them neatly so they’re all ready to be donated.
Now You’re Ready to Donate
There are so many ways to donate these clothes you’ve lovingly prepared!
Clothing Bins – These are a convenient option, found on high streets, at supermarkets and more. All you need to do is pop the bag of clothes through the right hole (a box probably won’t do).
Charity Shops – A very common and popular option, as this lets you choose the individual cause that you wish to support. Don’t just leave the clothes outside of the door, walk in and hand them to the volunteer to ensure they stay in good condition.
Online – The internet really does have a solution to everything, including clothes donatins. There are a number of sites that can help, just do a quick internet search.
Conclusion
If you still aren’t convinced about donating clothes then just start reading some eco friendly fashion blogs about some of the benefits. It really isn’t hard, and you’ll probably end up benefitting a lot of people!