Chicago Textile Recycling

06/08/2026

Today is World Ocean Day! Want to learn more about this important day and how you can help? Check out their website:



https://worldoceanday.org/about/

06/05/2026

Today is World Environment Day! What is one thing you can do to help the environment?

06/03/2026

As we ease into warmer temps and trade those sweaters and boots for sandals and t-shirts, please remember to choose consciously as you fill in potential gaps in your wardrobe. Check out our blog about the best ways to care for our planet when it comes to building your closet.

What does it mean to choose consciously? And why is it important? Here at Chicago Textile Recycling, we educate readers around and encourage textile recycling, but also want our readers to be mindful of the clothes and textiles they add to their closet when in need of purchasing new (to you) items.....

05/28/2026

Did you know CTR is a member of Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles, an organization that demands high standards for textile recycling companies? They offer wonderful resources for teachers and communities to help educate others on the importance of textile recycling. Check out their resources here:

Educational Lesson Plans & Worksheets SMART has created lesson plans and educational worksheets that you can use in your classrooms to teach students about Textile Recycling. These lesson plans and worksheets are designed

05/26/2026

Do you know a company or store that would be willing to host a CTR textile recycling bin? We are always looking for new spots to make textile recycling convenient for you.

05/22/2026

It's Memorial Day weekend! As we gather with friends and family, let us remember those who have fallen in the fight for freedom. We are thankful to each of those who have served our country.

05/19/2026

Check out this letter in the Chicago Sun Times about the importance of donating used textiles and the impact they are having on Chicago children via Cradles to Crayons.

Giving back can start with something as simple as cleaning out your closet. Also, credit unions, Trump, MAGA and health care.

05/16/2026

"Happy Birthday to our favorite Textile Recycling Coordinator Maria! She is the driving force of our Textile recycling program and we are thankful for all that she does.

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05/12/2026

China has created a textile sorting machine that cuts down hours of worker labor to mere seconds of sorting, also reducing textile waste from 50 to 30%. Will this be the future of textile recycling?

A company in eastern China is using an artificial intelligence-powered machine to sort clothes and boost recycling.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! We are so thankful for all the mothers who inspire us and guide us with their love and wisdom.