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Fashion

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Recirculate
Resell, exchange/trade-in or donate things that still work but you no longer need.  

Repair
Do it yourself or hire a pro to repair, refurbish and restore things that no longer work. 

Recycle
Beyond repair or reuse? Return it to the company that made it or a recycling facilitator  

Repurpose
AKA the Upcycle, revitalize the old by transforming it into something new.

Fashion

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footwear

Footwear

Keep sneakers, sandals, boots and other shoes walking their wayback into the circular economy 

Recirculate

Resell for Cash

  • ThredUp makes it easy to get cash for lightly worn footwear and other fashion items. Order a bag, ship your clothes & start earning.

  • Plato's Closet will give you cash for lightly used clothing & footwear.  With more than 500 nationwide locations, find one today.  

  • Poshmark is one of the most well-known platforms to sell used fashion; and probably one of the best bets for selling gently used footwear.

  • Depop offers a seller's marketplace for all types of men's & women's fashion, including a large inventory of lightly worn shoes. 

  • Style Encore buys back women's clothing, shoes accessories and more at anyone of their locations; earn cash or store credit.

  • Crossroads Trading buys and sells on-trend clothing and accessories for cash or trade, with options for in-store and mail-in services.

  • StockX provides access to the world’s most coveted footwear; buy or sell the hottest sneakers and other fashion out there today.

  • Mercari is a diverse online platform that includes a fully established marketplace for lightly worn men's and women's footwear. 

  • Current Boutique is a consignment platform for high end women's footwear, fashion and other accessories.  

  • Vestiaire Collective is a platform that allows you to sell luxury fashion items, like men's and women's footwear to millions of shoppers.  

Trade In for Credit

  • Reformation allows customers to return Reformation branded shoes in any condition for recycling; earn $10 in credit per accepted pair.  

  • Thousand Fell offers $20 in store credit for each pair of their own sneakers that you return, or $5 for every other brands

  • Rothy's shoes can be left at one of their retail locations in exchange for a $20 discount code that can be used online or at any Rothy's store

  • ​REI will give you credit based on value for a wide variety of running shoes and hiking boots.  Mail in or drop off at any store. 

  • The North Face Renewed will take back & recycle used NF products at anyone of their retail locations, earn $10 store credit for participation.

  • TenTree will give you $15 in store credit for returning TenTree shoes and $5 for returning other branded shoes.  Easy send-in options available

Donate to Charity

Repair

Fix It Yourself

  • Etsy is a digital marketplace that offers an array of patching, sewing and repair kits that could be used for repairing all kinds of footwear. 

  • iFixit has a whole section of their site dedicated to shoe repair including sneakers, boots, dress shoes, sandals and more.  

  • There are plenty of videos that can walk you through repairs on any kind of shoe on YouTube.

  • Amazon offers footwear repair kits with tools and materials for fixing soles, heels, and more.

Find a Professional 

  • Coblrshop offers a wide variety of repair services for men's and women's footwear.  Start your repair online and ship for service.  

  • Cobblers Direct offers a comprehensive range of repair services available through a mail in program or at any DSW store.  

  • ​The Cobblers have a comprehensive catalog of cleaning and repair services for men's and women's shoes and sneakers.

  • McFarland’s Shoe Repair is a fifth-generation family business that offers full-service shoe and leather repair, mail in service available.

  • Nushoe is the world's largest online shoe repair service; simply fill out an order, FedEx your shoes (provided) and wait 3-6 weeks.

  • Shoe Repair City offers simple mail-in repairs on just about any kind of men's or women's software.  Get started on their website.  

  • ​Use Dave Page, Cobbler for repairs to outdoor/hiking shoes, boots, telemarks, climbing shoes and Berkenstocks.  

Recycle

Avoid the Landfill

  • GotSneakers wants your old sneakers!  Earn up to $7.00 per pair or at least know they'll be recycled responsibly.  Free to ship your shoes back.  

  • Simple Recycling offers a free, home pick-up recycling service.  They accept all sorts of fashion related items, including old shoes.    

  • Trashie offers a Take Back Bag in which you can put old shoes of any condition.  Earn points with their partner companies for participation.  

  • ​Retold Recycling will take back and recycle shoes of any condition in one of their recycling bags.  Earn Retold Rewards for each bag recycled. 

Repurposing Ideas

  1. Planters: Turn old boots or shoes into planters by filling them with soil and planting small flowers or herbs. They can add a unique touch to your garden or balcony.

  2. Decorative Bookends: Cut the shoes in half and attach them to heavy bases to create quirky bookends. They'll add a fun and functional touch to your bookshelf.

  3. Doorstops: Fill the shoes with sand or small pebbles to create sturdy doorstops. They will add a unique touch to your home while keeping your doors in place​ 

  4. Key Holders: Attach hooks or nails to the sole of the shoe and mount it on the wall near your entryway. It makes for a charming key holder that adds character to your home.

  5. Birdhouses: Use your sneakers to create birdhouses. Mount them on a tree or a post, cut an entry hole, and watch birds take up residence in their new cozy home​

Make this process easier next time, start with a product that was designed for the circular economy.

We welcome your ideas! If you have a solution that's not listed, please share.

Clothing

clothing

Thanks to fast fashion, the equivalent of a garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned, #timeforchange

Recirculate

Resell for Cash

  • ThredUp's Clean Out program allows you to send in gently used clothing; earn cash or shopping credit while reducing fashion waste.

  • Crossroads Trading buys and sells on-trend clothing and accessories for cash or trade, with options for in-store and mail-in services.

  • Poshmark is a platform to buy & sell all types of fashion & more, the provide easy listings, prepaid shipping labels, and secure transactions.

  • Depop is a popular social marketplace for buying and selling gently used fashion items.  

  • Style Encore buys back women's clothing, shoes accessories and more at anyone of their locations; earn cash or store credit.

  • Mercari is a resale platform for all kinds of consumer items, including an extensive listing of gently used fashion for men and women. 

  • The RealReal is a luxury consignment shop where you can buy and sell authenticated designer clothing, accessories and jewelry.

  • Plato's Closet buys & sells gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories for teens and young adults, offering cash on the spot or store credit.

  • Vestiaire Collective is a platform to buy & sell pre-owned luxury fashion, featuring authenticated designer clothing, accessories, and more.

  • Current Boutique offers pre-loved designer clothing and accessories, they offer consignment and resale - both online and in-store.

Trade In for Credit

  • Reformation's program takes back old Reformation-branded items.  They offer $10 in store credit for each item you send back to them.

  • Eileen Fisher Renew lets you return old Eileen Fisher clothing for $5 in rewards per item, regardless of condition.  

  • Nudie Jeans offers a trade-in program where you can return old Nudie Jeans for 20% off a new pair. Must bring into store

  • Madewell’s program lets you trade in old jeans from any brand for $20 off a new pair; drop at one of their stores, shipping also available.

  • The North Face gives members $10 off their next purchase after trading in used North Face gear at participating retail stores.

  • Levi's lets you trade in up to 5 Levi’s items at a time for store credit. Up to $30 per item; make an appt online then bring into a store. 

  • Patagonia allows you to trade in your used Patagonia clothing and gear for up to $100 credit per item. Send by mail or bring to a store.

  • Tentree offers between $5-$20 in store credit per item on their own products AND other companies.  Shipping & drop off available

  • Girlfriend Collective offers up store credit ($10 for GC items and $5 for other brands per item) for recycling with them.  Shipping available

Donate to Charity

Repair

Fix It Yourself

  • iFixit has an extensive library of DIY clothing repair guides.  

  • Search YouTube for help with repairing clothing. 

  • Etsy sells a wide variety of clothing repair kits

  • Amazon offers clothing repair kits with tools for fixing seams, zippers, and holes.

Find a Professional 

  • Tad More Tailoring provides online clothing alterations and repairs with a 5-day turnaround.

  • Little Cliff offers custom clothing repairs using sustainable techniques and sells DIY mending kits.

  • ​MendIt connects users with professional menders for easy clothing repairs, promoting sustainability and supporting small businesses.

  • Old Flame Mending offers garment repairs, tailoring, and alterations via mail-in or local services to reduce landfill waste.

  • Denim Therapy specializes in denim repair and customization with patching, hemming, and alterations, offering nationwide shipping.

  • Rugged Thread repairs technical outdoor clothing and gear with options for local drop-off or mail-in service.

  • LeatherCareUSA offers nationwide cleaning, alterations, and repair services for suede and leather garments with easy mail-in options.

  • Hem Me Up offers professional tailoring and alterations, online booking and nationwide mail-in options.

  • Patagonia offers free repairs on most of its items. Visit a store, mail in your item, or request a DIY patch kit. Check page for details.

Recycle

Avoid the Landfill

  • Retold Recycling will accept clothing in any condition.  Purchase a bag online and ship it back for easy textile recycling.

  • Simple Recycling offers a free, home pick-up recycling service. They accept all sorts of fashion and clothing related items.

  • Apparel Impact has drop locations to recycle used clothing in any condition. Contact them to find the bin closest to you.

  • Blue Jeans Go Green accepts drop off at various locations and mail in recycling for used denim clothes or jackets in any condition.

Repurposing Ideas

  1. Turn T-shirts into Tote Bags: Cut off the sleeves and neckline of an old T-shirt, then stitch the bottom hem closed to create a simple tote bag. You can also add fabric paint or patches to personalize it.

  2. Patchwork Quilt: Cut old clothes into squares or other shapes and sew them together to make a colorful patchwork quilt. It's a beautiful way to preserve memories and create something functional.

  3. Create Household Items: Use old clothes to make household items such as cleaning rags, cloth napkins, or even reusable produce bags. This reduces waste and gives your old clothes a practical purpose.

  4. Fashion Accessories: Transform old scarves into headbands, belts, or even camera straps. You can also repurpose old sweaters into mittens, hats, or leg warmers for colder weather.

  5. Dye or Bleach: Give old clothes a new look by dyeing them a different color or bleaching them to create unique patterns. Tie-dyeing, dip-dyeing, or bleach splattering can all breathe new life into old garments.

Make this process easier next time, start with a product that was designed for the circular economy.

We welcome your ideas! If you have a solution that's not listed, please share.

children clothing

Children's Clothing

Kids grow out of clothes faster than most, so they're prime to keep in circulation

Recirculate

Resell for Cash

  • Kidizen is an online marketplace designed specifically for buying and selling gently used and new kids' clothing and shoes

  • Once Upon A Child buys gently used children's clothing and toys without an appt at anyone of their nationwide retail locations. 

  • Bounce Mkt specializes in buying and selling gently used designer and high-quality children's clothing. Shipping available.

  • Kid to Kid's friendly staff will assess your items and offer you cash on the spot or store credit for future purchases. In store only.

  • Poshmark has a section of their platform dedicated to children's clothing, they also make selling very easy and secure.

  • Mercari is a popular online marketplace to sell all kinds of consumer products, they have a page dedicate to children's clothing.

Trade In for Credit

  • Swoondle Society allows customers to trade in their children's outgrown clothing for cash or credit towards their next purchase. 

  • Jackalo's upcycling program allows parents to trade in outgrown Jackalo garments in exchange for a credit towards your next purchase.​​

Donate to Charity

Repair

Fix It Yourself

  • iFixit has an extensive library of DIY clothing repair guides.  

  • Search YouTube for help with repairing clothing. 

  • Etsy sells a wide variety of clothing repair kits

  • Amazon offers clothing repair kits with tools for fixing seams, zippers, and holes, helping you mend and restore old clothes.

  • Tad More Tailoring provides online clothing alterations and repairs with a 5-day turnaround.

  • Little Cliff offers custom clothing repairs using sustainable techniques and sells DIY mending kits.

  • ​MendIt connects users with professional menders for easy clothing repairs, promoting sustainability and supporting small businesses.

  • Old Flame Mending offers garment repairs, tailoring, and alterations via mail-in or local services to reduce landfill waste.

  • Denim Therapy specializes in denim repair and customization with patching, hemming, and alterations, offering nationwide shipping.

  • Rugged Thread repairs technical outdoor clothing and gear with options for local drop-off or mail-in service.

  • Hem Me Up offers professional tailoring and alterations, online booking and nationwide mail-in options.

Find a Professional

Recycle

Avoid the Landfill

  • Retold Recycling will accept clothing in any condition.  Purchase a bag online and ship it back for easy textile recycling.

  • Simple Recycling offers a free, home pick-up recycling service. They accept all sorts of fashion and clothing related items.

  • Apparel Impact has drop locations to recycle used clothing in any condition. Contact them to find the bin closest to you.

Repurposing Ideas

  1. Memory Quilt: Create a quilt using pieces of old children's clothing. Cut out squares or other shapes from the fabric and sew them together to form a patchwork quilt. This can be a beautiful way to preserve memories and create a cherished heirloom.

  2. Stuffed Animals or Dolls: Use old clothing to make stuffed animals or dolls for your child. Cut out the fabric and sew it into shapes, then stuff with filling and add details like eyes, noses, and mouths. This can be a fun project, and they'll love having a new toy made from their old clothes.

  3. Cloth Napkins or Wipes: Cut up old clothing to make reusable cloth napkins or wipes. Simply cut squares or rectangles from the fabric and hem the edges to prevent fraying. These can be used for meals or as eco-friendly alternatives to disposable wipes.

  4. Fabric Storage Bins: Cut up old clothing and use the fabric to cover cardboard or plastic storage bins. This can add a decorative touch to your child's room while also providing functional storage for toys, books, or clothes.

Make this process easier next time, start with a product that was designed for the circular economy.

We welcome your ideas! If you have a solution that's not listed, please share.

jackets

Jackets

Jackets are durable, valuable and hard to recycle - keep them in circulation as long as possible.

Recirculate

Resell for Cash

  • ThredUp's Clean Out program allows you to send in old jackets; earn cash or shopping credit while reducing fashion waste.

  • Crossroads Trading buys and sells on-trend clothing and jackets for cash or trade, with options for in-store and mail-in services.

  • Poshmark is a platform to buy & sell all types of fashion & more, the provide easy listings, prepaid shipping labels, and secure transactions.

  • Depop is a popular social marketplace for buying and selling gently used fashion items.  

  • Style Encore buys back women's clothing, shoes accessories and more at anyone of their locations; earn cash or store credit.

  • Mercari is a resale platform for all kinds of consumer items, including an extensive listing of gently used fashion for men and women. 

  • Plato's Closet buys & sells gently used clothing, shoes, and jackets for teens and young adults, offering cash on the spot or store credit.

  • Vestiaire Collective is a platform to buy & sell pre-owned luxury fashion, featuring authenticated designer clothing, jackets, and more.

  • Current Boutique buys pre-loved designer clothing and jackets and more; they offer consignment and purchase - both online and in-store.

Trade In for Credit

  • Reformation's program takes back old Reformation-branded items.  They offer $10 in store credit for each item you send back to them.

  • The North Face gives members $10 off their next purchase after trading in used North Face gear at participating retail stores.

  • Levi's lets you trade in up to 5 Levi’s items at a time for store credit. Up to $30 per item; make an appt online then bring into a store. 

  • Patagonia allows you to trade in your used Patagonia clothing and gear for up to $100 credit per item. Send by mail or bring to a store.

  • Out&Back Outdoor will give you cash or a gift card in exchange for your outdoor gear, including jackets. Mail-in or drop off.

  • Stio wants to give its gear a second turn. Trade in used Stio jackets for up to 25% credit your next purchase.

  • Tentree offers between $5-$20 in store credit per item on their own products AND other companies.  Shipping & drop off available

  • ​REI will give you credit based on value for a wide variety of jackets and coats.  Mail in or drop off at any store. 

  • Arcteryx products are built to last. Send in your gear and receive 20% of the original price back as a gift card.​

Donate to Charity

Repair

Fix It Yourself

  • iFixit has an extensive library of DIY jacket repair guides.  

  • Search YouTube for help with repairing clothing. 

  • Etsy sells a wide variety of clothing repair kits

  • Amazon offers jacket repair kits with tools for fixing zippers, seams, and fabric tears, helping you restore jackets to like-new condition.

Find a Professional 

  • Little Cliff offers custom clothing repairs using sustainable techniques and sells DIY mending kits.

  • Rugged Thread offers repair services for outdoor clothing and gear (including jackets) with options for drop-off or mail-in repairs.

  • LeatherCareUSA offers nationwide cleaning, alterations and repair services for suede and leather garments.

  • Gear Restore specializes in repairing and waterproofing your outdoor gear to last longer and perform better.

  • REI Repair Services: Repair outdoor clothing & gear. Love your gear to pieces? We can help.

Recycle

Avoid the Landfill

  • Retold Recycling will accept clothing in any condition.  Purchase a bag online and ship it back for easy textile recycling.

  • Simple Recycling offers a free, home pick-up recycling service. They accept all sorts of fashion and clothing related items.

  • Apparel Impact has drop locations to recycle used clothing in any condition. Contact them to find the bin closest to you.

  • Blue Jeans Go Green accepts drop off at various locations and mail in recycling for used denim clothes or jackets in any condition.

Repurposing Ideas

  1. Convert into a Vest: Transform a long coat into a stylish vest by cutting off the sleeves. You can leave the edges raw for a distressed look or hem them for a more polished finish.

  2. Make Coasters or Placemats: Cut small squares or rectangles from old coats and use them as coasters or placemats. You can add a layer of padding and backing fabric for extra durability.

  3. Create Pouches or Bags: Cut old coats into smaller pieces and use them to create pouches, bags, or tote bags. You can line the bags with a contrasting fabric for added durability and style.

  4. Pet Coats or Bedding: Turn old coats into coats or bedding for your furry friends. Cut the fabric to fit your pet and add closures such as Velcro or buttons for easy wearing. You can also use the fabric to make a cozy bed for your pet.

  5. Create a Patchwork Blanket: Cut old coats into squares or other shapes and sew them together to make a patchwork blanket. This can be a great way to preserve memories or create a keepsake using sentimental coats.

  6. Camping comforts: Repurpose your old coat into a sleeping bag liner for added warmth during camping trips.

Make this process easier next time, start with a product that was designed for the circular economy.

We welcome your ideas! If you have a solution that's not listed, please share.

Hats, gloves, sunglasses, jewelry, belts, watches and other fashion related items

Recirculate

Resell for Cash

  • Style Encore buys back women's clothing, shoes accessories and more at anyone of their locations; earn cash or store credit.

  • Worthy is an online auction platform specifically for selling pre-owned jewelry. Sellers can submit their jewelry for evaluation and auction.

  • ​Rebag offer upfront payment for belts and small luxury leather items, or earn 10% more by opting for payment in Rebag credit.

  • Lang Antiques buys all types of fine jewelry. Simply email images of your jewelry for consultation and/or an offer.

  • Poshmark is a platform to buy & sell all types of fashion & more; they provide easy listings, prepaid shipping labels, and secure transactions

  • Depop is a social marketplace for buying and selling unique fashion items, allowing users to earn cash for their unneeded accessories.

  • Current Boutique offers pre-loved fashion & accessories for women; providing consignment and resale (both online and in-store) to sellers.

  • Mercari is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell fashion accessories and a lot more, easy shipping options.

  • Vestiaire Collective is a platform to buy & sell pre-owned luxury fashion, featuring authenticated designer clothing, accessories, and more.

Trade In for Credit

  • Fashion Eyewear's Trade-In Program takes your old frames to be restored or recycled, while you earn credit to spend on your next order.

  • Reformation's program takes back old Reformation-branded items.  They offer $10 in store credit for each item you send back to them.

  • The North Face gives members $10 off their next purchase after trading in used North Face gear at participating retail stores.

  • Patagonia allows you to trade in your used Patagonia clothing and gear for up to $100 credit per item. Send by mail or bring to a store.

  • Tentree offers between $5-$20 in store credit per item on their own products AND other companies.  Shipping & drop off available

  • ​REI will give you credit based on value for a wide variety of jackets and coats.  Mail in or drop off at any store.

  • Rebag offer upfront payment for belts and small luxury leather items, or earn 10% more by opting for payment in Rebag credit.

  • Trashie recycles most fashion accessories as part of their Take Back Bag program. Just order online, fill it up, and mail it back.​

Donate to Charity

  • The Lions Club accept donations of eyeglasses to help those in need. Drop off at Walmart Vision Center or Lions Clubs, shipping available. 

  • The Salvation Army and Goodwill always make good options for donating lightly worn clothing and accessories.

  • Donation Town offers a free recycling pick up service for all kinds of fashion & accessories.  Schedule online for easy pickup.

Repair

Fix It Yourself

  • iFixit has an extensive library of DIY repair guides for fashion related items.

  • Search YouTube for help with fashion accessory repair.  

  • Etsy sells a wide variety of repair kits

  • Amazon offers fashion accessory repair kits with tools and materials for fixing jewelry, handbags, belts, and more.

Find a Pro

  • Shoe Repair City offer repairs on all belts - from fixing tears in the leather to broken buckles.

  • The Cobblers offer custom online quotes for everything shoes, belts, wallets, purses and more.

  • Quick Jewelry Repairs is an online platform that offers convenient and efficient jewelry repair services. 

  • My Jewelry Repair offer a simple online ordering process, with a free evaluation and free shipping. 

  • Fast Fix has several locations around the country that offer same day jewelry repairs and more.

Recycle

Avoid the Landfill

  • Search RecycleNation for local facilities that can recycle unvaluable and unneeded fashion accessories. 

Repurposing Ideas

  1. Keychains: Cut small sections of old belts and attach key rings to create unique keychains. You can personalize them by adding decorative studs, rivets, or embroidery.

  2. Wall Hooks: Mount old belts horizontally on a wall to create hooks for hanging coats, hats, scarves, or even keys. Simply attach the belts to the wall with screws or nails, leaving enough space between them to hang items.

  3. Wrist Cuffs or Bracelets: Wrap old belts around your wrist to create stylish cuffs or bracelets. You can leave them plain for a minimalist look or embellish them with studs, beads, or other decorations.

  4. Bookmarks: Cut narrow strips from old belts and use them as bookmarks. You can leave the ends plain or add decorative elements such as beads or charms for a personalized touch.

  5. Christmas Ornaments: Use old jewelry to create homemade Christmas ornaments by stringing beads, charms, or pendants onto wire or ribbon. Hang them on your tree or use them as festive decorations around your home during the holiday season.

  6. Wine Glass Charms: Create personalized wine glass charms by attaching small charms or pendants to wine glass stems using wire or string. This will help guests keep track of their drinks during parties or gatherings.

Make this process easier next time, start with a product that was designed for the circular economy.

We welcome your ideas! If you have a solution that's not listed, please share.

Accessories

Accessories

When is the last time you went through a day without using some kind of bag, keep them circulating.

Recirculate

Resell for Cash

  • ThredUp's Clean Out program allows you to send in old bags & purses; earn cash or shopping credit while reducing fashion waste.

  • Poshmark is a platform to buy & sell almost any kind of bag, they provide easy listings, prepaid shipping labels, and secure transactions.

  • Depop is a popular social marketplace that list a wide variety of men's & women's bags.  Sell directly to buyers through their platform.  

  • Plato's Closet buys & sells gently used clothing, shoes, and jackets for teens and young adults, offering cash on the spot or store credit.

  • Vestiaire Collective is a platform for buying and selling pre-owned luxury purses and designer bags. 

  • Current Boutique buys pre-loved designer bags accessories and more; they offer consignment and purchase - both online and in-store.

  • Style Encore buys back women's bags, purses, clutches and more at anyone of their locations; earn cash or store credit.

Trade In for Credit

  • Timbuk2 will give you 20% off your next order when you send your old bag or purse to them before purchase.

  • Rebag offers upfront payment for bags, purses and more.  Earn cash or store credit (10% bonus with opting for credit) 

  • Reformation will give you $10 for each Reformation purse you return to them.  In store drop or shipping available.

  • The North Face Take-Back program gives members $10 off their next purchase after trading in used North Face gear at retail stores.

  • Out & Back Outdoor will give you cash or trade-in value in exchange for old outdoor gear, including packs & bags. Mail-in or drop off available.

  • Coach offers store credit up to $200 for turning in pre-loved Coach bags. Bring your return into any store for a valuation. 

  • ​​REI will give you store credit based on value for a wide variety of backpacks and bags.  Mail in or drop off at any store. 

  • Patagonia allows you to trade in your used Patagonia clothing and gear for up to $100 credit per item. Send by mail or bring to a store.

  • Tentree offers store credit for returning unneeded bag & backpacks.  You can also list good condition Tentree items for sale through their site.

  • Stio allows you to trade in used Stio bags and gear for up to 25% store credit your next purchase.

Donate to Charity

Repair

Fix It Yourself

  • iFixit has an extensive library of DIY repair guides for purses and several other kinds of bags.  

  • Search YouTube for help with purse and bag repair.  

  • Etsy sells a wide variety of repair kits for all kinds of products.

  • Briggs & Riley provides a free DIY repair kit (when needed) as part of its lifetime guarantee. 

  • Amazon offers fashion accessory repair kits with tools and materials for fixing jewelry, handbags, belts, and more.

Find a Professional

  • Cobblers Direct offers a comprehensive range of repair services for bags & briefcases available through a mail in program or at any DSW store.  

  • ​​The Cobblers provide simple mail in repairs for all kinds of bags, luggage and more.  Get your repair started on their site today.

  • Rugged Thread offers repair services for outdoor gear, including backpacks, sleeping bags and more.  Mail in available.

  • Gear Restore specialize in repairing and waterproofing your outdoor gear like backpacks and other bags. Pre-paid shipping available. 

  • REI will gladly repair your outdoor clothing, bags, backpacks and more. Love your gear to pieces? They can help.

  • LeatherCareUSA offers cleaning, alterations and repair services for suede and leather garments, easy mail-in options available.

  • Briggs & Riley offers a lifetime guarantee backed by numerous repair options, including a global repair network and a mail-in service 

Recycle

Avoid the Landfill

  • Retold Recycling accepts bags and backpacks in any condition.  Purchase a bag online and ship it back for easy recycling.

  • Simple Recycling offers a free, home pick-up recycling service. They accept all sorts of fashion and clothing related items.

  • Apparel Impact has drop locations to recycle used textiles in any condition. Contact them to find the bin closest to you.

Repurpose

  1. Storage Containers: Use old purses and backpacks to store small items like tools, craft supplies, or toiletries.

  2. Pet Carriers: Repurpose sturdy handbags or backpacks into pet carriers for small animals by adding some padding and ventilation holes.

  3. Fashion Accessories: Cut and sew old bags into smaller accessories like wallets, coin purses, or keychain holders.

  4. Reusable Shopping Bags: Reinforce and use old handbags or tote bags as reusable shopping bags, reducing plastic waste.

  5. Tool Kits: Repurpose durable bags into tool kits for gardening, sewing, or car maintenance.

Make this process easier next time, start with a product that was designed for the circular economy.

Do you know of a solution that you don't see here? We'd love to hear about it.  

bags

Bags

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