Where can I re-use, repair or recycle my outdoor gear?

Cerdded Bryniau Dysgwch Ger
03 Gor
3 min read

A list of retailers and organisations who can help you re-use, repair or recycle your old or unwanted clothing and outdoor kit.

The most sustainable product is the product you already own. We've pulled together a list of retailers and organisations who can help you re-use, repair or recycle your old or unwanted clothing and outdoor kit.

Textile waste is a global issue that brands are increasingly required to take responsibility for so now there are more and more opportunities to help us reduce this waste and repair or dispose of our old kit responsibly.

Outdoor clothing in particular contains synthetic fabrics such as nylon and polyester that are made from thin plastic fibres. These man-made substances can have an impact on the environment where they are used so reducing the environmental impact of our products at all stages of their life cycle is essential if we are to reduce our impact.

Recent data from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) suggests outerwear made up the bulk of items the public chucked away (37%) followed by shoes (19%).

Check out our list of retailers and organisations who can help us re-use, repair or recycle all of your old or unwanted kit and keep it out of landfill for as long as possible.

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FURTHER SUGGESTIONS

  • Ensure you follow guidance and instructions on how to look after your kit and keep it clean
  • Look for local organisations that collect winter clothing, usually for those who are homeless or new refugees
  • Consider contacting your local zoo, they often need old ropes.

GET IN TOUCH

We would like to keep this list as up to date and as complete as possible.

If you know of other useful organisations and retail outlets who are offering a recycling, repair or re-use service, please drop us a line and we’ll add it to the list. Email: cath@thebmc.co.uk

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