Sportswear donation drive to help kids
A CAMPAIGN to collect unwanted sportswear to prevent it from reaching landfill has been launched.
Scottish Sports Futures ( SSF) and ApparelXchange CIC ( AXC) are behind the annual scheme.
The project is requesting donations of unused clothing and footwear.
These items will be examined and redistributed to support young people’s return to active lifestyles.
Contributions can be left at the AXC shop at 65 Nithsdale Street, its office at 51 Cadogan Square or at the SSF head office at 60 Brook Street.
SSF is eager to partner with large companies who could potentially be a donation point for employees.
All the collected sportswear will be made ready for reutilisation, available to supply to SSF and any other people or groups needing items.
SSF operates across the poorest areas in Glasgow, North Ayrshire, Fife and Stirling where numerous young people and families live in destitution.
The donated clothes and shoes will be repackaged and given to families and young people lacking in resources.
Clothing in the UK has become a short- lived product with approximately £ 140 million worth of clothes reaching landfills every year.
By 2030, it is believed average consumption will increase by 63% globally, leading to further pollution and community destruction.
Moreover, it compounds the ongoing issue of waste.
AXC estimates around 60% of discarded clothes and shoes are reusable, and by doing so, a reduction in demands on global resources can be triggered.
AXC offers a collection service and bulk postage which can be arranged by contacting the team on 07383 572 327.
Izzie Eriksen, founding director of AXC, said: “We are delighted to be running this campaign for the third year. Building on our relationship and new ones with businesses across Glasgow we have been able to collect even more sportswear.
“We are ambitious to gather even more, so if you are a running club, local sports club, please get involved and donate your old sports kit.
“Being able to close the loop on gathering reusable kit and getting it out to young people who need it is really important.
Having an active life has so many benefits and we believe in giving young people the best start in life.”
Jude Reid, head of sustainable business development at
SSF, said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with AXC. Last year donations increased by 500% compared to the first year and we would be thrilled to get more organisations involved to gather even more sportswear donations this year.
“With rising poverty levels in Scotland and the cost- ofliving crisis, access to sports clothing remains a barrier to participating in sport and physical activity. This donation drive helps reduce this barrier for young people and their families whilst also reducing the impact of unsustainable clothing on the planet.”