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WHY REcycle clothing and textiles?

Did you know that clothing and textile recycling has a major impact on reducing carbon emissions?  See how textile recycling compares to other types of recycling by clicking below..  
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what happens to donated clothing?

​Did you know that 95% percent of all donated clothing is recycled? Learn what happens to your donated clothing by clicking below.  
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How much clothing is recycled?

Did you know that only 15% of all clothing and textiles are recycled?  This means that 85% of all clothing and textiles end up in our landfills. 
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ways to get involved

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Bring textile recycling to your parish

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Our Mission
To advance Catholic Social Teaching by educating and preparing parishes to work for social justice. 
​The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry
of the Archdiocese of Hartford

467 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-242-5573 

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