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Gemtext Recycling is Temporarily Unable to Take Donations

Due to COVID-19 we are have had to temporarily close our bins.  We hope to re-open in 4-6 weeks.  Please do not leave anything outside of the bins.  Thank you and stay healthy!

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      LET'S USE IT AGAIN!

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      As of December 31st 2018

      We have raised $3.55M for our communities

      And

      Collected 24,243,069# of used clothes and shoes!

      ABOUT GEMTEXT

      Gemtext is a Northwest-based sustainability company serving the textile re-use industry through regional partnerships. Gemtext collects clothes and shoes for re-wear and re-use in domestic and international markets. We are a free, local option for residents who want to minimize environmental impact, help create jobs and support local nonprofit organizations. Together, we work to give old clothes a new life and make the world a better and cleaner place for people to live.

      FACTS

      70% of all clothing in the U.S. ends up in landsfills..Approximately 2.5 Billion lbs/year!

      2 million tons of textiles are recycled each year in the U.S.

      The average U.S. citizen throws away 70 lbs. of clothing each year.

      95% of textiles worn or torn can be recycled yet only 15% gets donated or recycled.

      SMART members recycle 3.8 billion lbs. of textiles each year.

      100 MILLION - Amount of funding generated for charities from second-hand clothing sales.