USED CLOTHING

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USED CLOTHING
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1. How many pounds of clothing, shoes and textiles
   does each person in the USA throw out each
   year?A. 39 lb B. 68 lb
   C. 94 lb

2. What is the percentage of discarded clothing,
shoes and textiles collected and recycled?
A. 15 B. 27 C. 36
3. How many gallons of water are saved by
recycling 50,000 tons of clothing? A. 103
billion B. 147 million C. 845,000
4. How much CO2 is not released in to the
atmosphere by recycling 50,000 tons of clothing?
Equivalent to taking X cars of the road for one
year A. 234 cars B. 156,680
cars C. 22,803 cars
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How many pounds of clothing, shoes and textiles
do you think that each person in the USA discard
of during a year?
A. 39 pounds
68 pounds
B. 68 pounds
C. 94 pounds
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The population of United States discards
11.8 million tons of clothing, shoes and textiles
per year (according EPA report in 2007).
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With a average per ton cost of 83, it would cost
our cities and towns 980 million (or just about
1 billion) to transport, landfill and incinerate
all the discarded clothing.
Luckily, the nation is full of non-profits,
churches and rag dealers who collect and recycle
a large portion of the 11.8 million tons, right?
Well, that is not entirely correct!
Only 15.3 of the discarded textiles are recycled
according to EPA 15.3
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More interesting facts

• In 1989 the per capita consumption of textile was
  68 pounds this equals 2.5 million tons in CA
  (Fiber Economics Bureau)
• Textile accounts for 5 of California
  landfills
• In California 3.5 of Residential Disposed
  Waste is textile waste this has increased by
  1.3 since 1999 (Statewide Characterization Study
  December 2004)

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1. How many pounds of clothing, shoes and textiles
   does each person in the USA throw out each
   year?A. 39 lb B. 68 lb
   C. 94 lb

2. What is the percentage of discarded clothing,
shoes and textiles are collected and recycled?
A. 15 B. 27 C. 36
3. How many gallons of water are saved by
recycling 50,000 tons of clothing? A. 103
billion B. 147 million C. 845,000
4. How much CO2 is not released in to the
atmosphere by recycling 50,000 tons of clothing?
Equivalent to taking X cars of the road for one
year A. 234 cars B. 156,680
cars C. 22,803 cars
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Planet Aid

• Planet Aid is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
  organization dedicated to protecting the
  environment and creating sustainable development.
  Founded in 1997, Planet Aid has since collected
  and resold used clothing as a means to raise
  funds for development and humanitarian projects
  worldwide. Planet Aid currently has more than
  11,000 recycling boxes nation wide.

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Richmond, VA North Carolina Detroit,
MI Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dayton, OH
New England Upstate New York New
Jersey Pennsylvania Baltimore/Washington
DC Kansas City, MO
Greater Los Angeles Area
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What We Do

• Collect and recycle clothes, shoes and other
  textiles
• Raise funds through the resale of textiles to
  support education, HIV and health programs in
  Africa Asia
• Work with local schools to educate about
  recycling and environmental protection donate
  back to local schools through our recycling
  initiative
• Provide local cities and counties with diversion
  rates
• Work with local city wide events, such as Earth
  Days
• Work with companies, colleges or clubs to
  coordinate clothing drives or recycling days.

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• The box is made out of metal. It is 4 x 4 at
  the base and 7 high (approximately the size of a
  soda machine) and is yellow in color. The box is
  clearly marked with easy to follow instructions.
  Clothes are donated through a secure chute in the
  front. Planet Aid empties the boxes as often as
  necessary, even daily in some cases. We conduct
  routine cleaning and maintenance. We can provide
  on call collection and repair services as
  necessary. Planet Aid takes full responsibility
  for the boxes and the maintenance. We will make
  sure that the recycling box is not an
  inconvenience and does not become a community eye
  soar to any business, church, school, university,
  organization, town or city that is hosting. We
  guarantee prompt removal of the box if you are in
  any way dissatisfied with hosting the box.

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You donate used clothing via ourrecycling boxes
We empty the boxes on a regular basis
All donations are brought to the warehouse where
they are baled and processed for sale
The clothes are sold to domestic and
international customers for reuse in the USA,
Canada and abroad. The funds generated through
the sale support the clothes collection and
recycling program in the USA, educational
programs in the USA and international development
aid projects worldwide.
Together we protect the environment by reducing
waste and the use of new resources. We generate
employment and support the local economy
Together we support programs in education,
community development and HIV/Aids outreach
making a difference for millions of people
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Earth Day was on April 22 and is great time to
create a day of awareness and green solutions for
student life. April was the start of organizing
for students moving out of campus housing at the
end of the semester. The Zero Waste Campus
Program focuses on the collection, reuse and
recycle what the students leave behind.
America Recycles Day is on November 15, which
is another great day to create awareness and
green solutions for student life.
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• Since our School Program began in the summer of
  2007, Planet Aid has established successful
  partnerships with over 80 schools in Los Angeles,
  San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Orange
  Counties.
• Our School Program includes two initiatives
• Recycling Initiative
• Schools have the opportunity to host Planet Aid
  recycling boxes.  For every pound of clothing
  collected at the school, Planet Aid will donate
  one penny to a program of their choice.  This is
  a great way for schools to raise additional funds
  for school programs or activities.
• Partnership in Education
• Planet Aid strives to raise awareness about both
  environmental and international development
  issues.  We have created a four-lesson curriculum
  to supplement in the areas of social
  studies/history and science.  Each lesson is
  tailored to the various grade levels (K-12), and
  presentations are created for classrooms and
  assemblies. 

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Understanding our Environment Recycling and
Positive Change (Elementary Middle School) The
immense changes resulting from our modern way of
living has made the environment a popular and
substantial topic. In this lesson, environmental
issues, such as pollution, global warming,
destruction of the rainforests, species
extinction, conservation of natural resources and
positive actions we can take address these issues
will be explored. This lesson will go beyond
popular buzz words to explore a different way of
thinking, which leads to a different way of
acting. Fun and challenging activities will
encourage students to build upon their current
knowledge and habits.
Exploring Africa Culture History (Elementary
Middle School) Africa has a rich history and
culture that is largely ignored in standardized
education. In this lesson, students will learn
about the continent of Africa and its 53
countries. Students will gain a greater
understanding of the diversity of environments,
lifestyles, and cultures across the continent.
Students will learn about the daily lives of
children in various parts of Africa, including
countries in Southern Africa, where Planet Aid
funds development projects. Cultural activities
such as learning African songs, dances, and
languages, and exploring various traditions, like
foods, ceremonies, and dress will be integrated.
Older students will explore famous points in
African history including great civilizations,
colonialism, and apartheid.
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Being a Global Citizen Catalyst for Change (High
School) In this lesson students will learn what
it means to be a citizen of the earth. This
lesson is designed to raise awareness of issues
in their community as well as those across the
world. Students will explore various global
environmental and social issues including global
warming, deforestation, world poverty, and global
health. Students will explore the actions of
individuals and organizations making a difference
in our world. Students may have a chance to
interact with individuals outside of the
classroom to experience helping others and to
develop an understanding of what one person can
accomplish.
Development in Africa Highlighting
Progress (High School) This lesson is designed
to foster the students awareness of and
appreciation for the global community. It will
start with the basics, exploring what it means to
be developed and developing, beginning with the
students own perspective. Students will then
explore current issues in Africa, like poverty,
illiteracy, HIV/AIDS and other health concerns,
and war and social unrest. Universal human rights
and the United Nations Millennium Development
Goals will be covered in general, with an in
depth look at how our programs in Africa are
helping to meet those goals.
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Who We Help

• Preservation of the Environment

Planet Aid diverts more than 80 million pounds of
textile each year
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Some interesting facts

• In 2007 Planet Aid
• Collected over 80 million pounds of used clothing
  
• Donated more than6 million to development aid
  projects
• Extended its cooperation with the US Department
  of Agriculture Food for Progress program
• Employed close to 200 people
• Operated close to 11,000 clothes collection bins
  in 17 metropolitan areas and 19 states.
• Implemented a bar code systems to improve the
  efficiency of the clothes recycling program

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• Most people have good quality clothing they
  never use. These clothes are stored in closets or
  attics and are eventually thrown into the trash
  and consequently dumped into landfills. Planet
  Aid tackles this problem by recycling clothing
  and shoes. We collect used clothing, keep it out
  of the landfills and thus help towns and
  municipalities to save money and resources. The
  clothes are resold to raise funds for 41
  development projects in 11 countries in Africa,
  Asia, and Central America. Programs include
  teacher training programs, child aid for street
  kids, orphans, and families, and health programs
  for HIV/AIDS prevention.

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Who We Help
Planet Aid has contributed 13.5 million towards
sustainable development humanitarian aid and
educational campaigns all over the world.

Farming
AIDS Prevention
Teacher Training
Micro-Finance
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Clothing processed by Planet Aid is sold in more
than 1,000 thrift stores in Guatemala. Planet Aid
supplies 5 of the market in Guatemala.
Approximately 8,000 people earn their living
this way. A total of 4,500 tons of used clothing
is imported to Guatemala each month. It means
that 160,000 people in Guatemala work in the used
clothing trade.
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Planet Aid sells clothing to a thrift store chain
in Nova Scotia, Canada. 250 people have
employment and income at that company and the
predominantly blue collar population has access
to inexpensive clothing.
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Employment Impact
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Economic Impact in the USA
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Environmental Impact
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SUMMING UP

• Collecting, reusing and recycling used clothing
  has a great
• economic and environmental impact on communities
  in the USA

• Selling good quality used clothing for
  consumption in less affluent countries and
  communities has a positive impact on local
  economy

• Combining the recycling business of collecting
  and distributing used clothing with a charitable
  mission is an excellent social, environmental
  and economic business model for community
  development (globally)

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Thank you for your time and support Planet
Aid, Inc.5660 Rickenbacher, Bell CA
90201website www.planetaid.orgemail
info_at_planetaid.org