This week we explore where our used textiles go when donated. From “bend-over” markets to your new couch: that blazer you once loved may have ended up somewhere you didn’t realize. We deep dive Goodwill’s mission and Cait shares the story of the world’s first speeding ticket!

Sources used in this Episode:

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200710-why-clothes-are-so-hard-to-recycle

https://www.rd.com/article/what-happens-used-clothing-donations/

https://www.greenbiz.com/article/fashions-latest-trend-why-hm-other-big-brands-are-investing-garment-recycling

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/fake-clothing-drop-bins-use-your-charity-donations-make-profit-180951993/

https://www.fastcompany.com/3059826/levis-made-the-first-ever-100-recycled-cotton-jeans

https://www.goodwill.ab.ca/donate/