Chicago Textile Recycling

Yesterday was the first day of Summer. As you're pulling out tank tops and shorts, remember to donate anything that no longer fits with us.

Happy Father's Day! We are so grateful to the men who have guided and loved us into who we are today.

Welcome to our series on Donation Etiquette! Wonder what are the best practices on readying your items for donation? Follow along to find out!

Are you interested in textile recycling but don't know what is allowed or necessary before donating? Read our blog on donating with respect and learn all you need to know.

Donating with R-E-S-P-E-C-T - Chicago Textile Recycling “One garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or incinerated every single second around the world.” (quoted by Elizabeth Cline in “The Conscious Closet”, p32, originally from a publication by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation) Many of you, our readers, have asked “Can I donate this?” when re...

Today is World Ocean Day! Want to learn more about this important day and how you can help? Check out their website:



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Today is World Environment Day! What is one thing you can do to help the environment?

As we ease into warmer temps and trade those sweaters and boots for sandals and t-shirts, please remember to choose consciously as you fill in potential gaps in your wardrobe. Check out our blog about the best ways to care for our planet when it comes to building your closet.

Choose Consciously - Chicago Textile Recycling What does it mean to choose consciously? And why is it important? Here at Chicago Textile Recycling, we educate readers around and encourage textile recycling, but also want our readers to be mindful of the clothes and textiles they add to their closet when in need of purchasing new (to you) items.....

Did you know CTR is a member of Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles, an organization that demands high standards for textile recycling companies? They offer wonderful resources for teachers and communities to help educate others on the importance of textile recycling. Check out their resources here:

For Schools Educational Lesson Plans & Worksheets SMART has created lesson plans and educational worksheets that you can use in your classrooms to teach students about Textile Recycling. These lesson plans and worksheets are designed

Do you know a company or store that would be willing to host a CTR textile recycling bin? We are always looking for new spots to make textile recycling convenient for you.

It's Memorial Day weekend! As we gather with friends and family, let us remember those who have fallen in the fight for freedom. We are thankful to each of those who have served our country.