5 ways to get involved

1 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS/ THE CLOTHING BANK

You can donate used and unwanted clothes to TCB by dropping them off in “take back bins” at participating Woolworths and Foschini stores nationally. You can also donate your items by emailing info@tcb.org.za. Visit tcb.org.za.

2 CLOTHES TO GOOD

You can donate used clothes, bedding and other textiles to Clothes to Good by dropping them off at

Clothes to Good in Centurion, Gauteng, or any H&M store nationwide. Preloved jeans can be dropped off at all Levi’s stores. Visit clothestogood.com.

3 YAGA

Free to use, Yaga is an online marketplace that facilitates the selling and buying of pre-loved clothes. It’s a great tool for promoting a circular economy in a relatively risk-free way. Once you make a purchase, funds are transferred to Yaga’s account where they are held until the item reaches the buyer. The funds are then released to the seller once the buyer confirms receiving the purchase. Delivery is via Paxi PEP or Pudo. Visit yaga.co.za or download the Yaga app.

4 TWYG SWAP&MEND POP-UPS

A magazine and non-profit organisation, Twyg focuses on sustainable, circular, regenerative and ethical fashion. One way it is tackling fashion industry waste is by holding Swap&Mend pop-ups at Nude Foods in Cape Town to promote the recirculation and reuse of clothes. Info and upcoming dates at twyg.co.za .

5 MAVEN COLLECTION

Describing itself as a #proudlynotnew online store, the team behind Maven Collection offers curated international brands, local boutique brands, vintage clothes, shoes and accessories for women, men and children, with nationwide delivery. As a bonus, for every item sold Maven donates an item to TCB. They also have a studio in Hout Bay, Cape Town. Visit mavencollection.co.za.