Better Earth Textile Recycling (BETR) exports your discarded clothing to destinations worldwide where the need for such items is great. Our efforts significantly support local and global economies along the way. By exporting textiles to struggling countries, we generate needed revenue, create green jobs at home and abroad, and help to improve the well-being of people in the United States and around the world. BETR:
- Significantly reduces a portion of the 26 billion lbs. of textiles being added to America’s landfills each year.
- Gives you a convenient, simple, eco-friendly option to discard excess clothing, shoes and belts.
- Provides affordable clothing options to those in need worldwide, while helping to fuel local economies in emerging countries.
- Works with municipalities, non-profits, schools and religious organizations to help raise needed funds through the eco-friendly option of recycling and re-purposing used clothing.
At Better Earth Textile Recycling (BETR), we’re working to reduce the millions of tons of textiles going into America’s landfills every year by providing you with a convenient method to dispose of gently used clothing, shoes, belts, purses and other textiles. We offer a range of simple and effective textile recycling programs:
1) Municipality Recycling: When municipalities provide an easy and environmentally friendly drop-off location for unwanted textiles, you not only help the planet, you provide a much-needed, value-added service for area residents. BETR makes it easy for cities and towns to offer textile recycling as an ongoing, year-round service or as periodic events. We’ll work with you to develop a textile recycling program to best meet the needs of your community.Learn More
2) Thrift and Resale Store Pickup: Thrift and resale stores frequently find themselves with merchandise that hasn’t sold and a need to clear space for new items. BETR will promptly pick up and buy your store’s excess or seasonal new and used clothing, other textiles, shoes and belts. Learn more.
3) Church/School Rummage and Estate Sale Pick-up: When churches, schools and estate sale companies have sales, BETR can help make the close of the event much easier for you. We offer prompt and convenient packing and pickup of all remaining clothing, shoes, belts and other textiles. One phone call to BETR will save you the time and bother of dealing with leftover items. Learn more.
To learn more about our programs or to tailor a BETR event to meet your unique needs, call 414-716-5755 or email us today.