Planet Aid collected 2.3 million pounds of donated clothes and shoes during the 2025 America Recycles Day Clothing Drive held November 15-29. Every year, Planet Aid reminds donors that recycling doesn’t just apply to bottles and cans. Each year, Planet Aid invites donors to take part in a two-week clothing drive to commemorate America Recycles day, help reduce textile waste, and strengthen communities in the U.S. and around the world.
Planet Aid thanks those who donated gently used clothes and shoes for the clothing drive. It may seem like a small act, but your donations make a big difference:
🌎 Conserves natural resources: Extends the life of textiles and reduces the need to manufacture new ones—a process that consumes huge amounts of water, energy, and raw materials.
💛 Supports global livelihoods: Fuels the secondhand clothing industry, creating economic opportunities and supporting small businesses around the world.
🌱 Strengthens communities: Helps Planet Aid fund vital programs in education, health, agriculture, and local development in the U.S. and abroad.
When we work together, our small steps add up to lasting change. This America Recycles Day, join Planet Aid in giving your clothes a second life and helping build a more sustainable future—one donation at a time.
Thanks again to all those that donated between Nov. 15–29, 2025. You're part of the movement for a cleaner planet and stronger communities.
👉 You can still donate. Find your nearest donation bin here: www.planetaid.org/find-a-bin
Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization; proceeds from the sale of donated clothes and shoes fund vital programs working to strengthen communities through education, health and wellness, and agricultural and environmental sustainability.