But they don't have to. Textiles should never go in the trash. Even worn, torn, or stained items can be reused and recycled.
Let your students take the lead in making sure textiles stay out of landfills. Download these free, Common Core-aligned skill pages, and enter our sweepstakes. One lucky teacher will win a $200 Amazon gift card to purchase science teaching materials. Three runners-up each will win a $100 Amazon gift card.
Plus click here to learn how your school can earn funds by collecing discarded textiles.
Collect clean and dry textiles of all types (used clothing, towels, sheets, shoes, etc.) in any condition—good, worn, torn, or stained—and earn money for every pound.
Click on your area below to find textile recyclers in your area. You'll also get
• tips for starting your textile drive
• ideas for getting your community involved
• a letter to share with your principal or PTA about textile recycling drive fundraisers
Comparing decimals to the thousandths
Writing dialogue
Reading informational text
Measuring perimeter and area
Supporting a point of view
Writing opinion pieces to support a point of view
Textile Recycling Measures Up!
Measurement, converting units of measure
Be Smart About Textile Recycling
Fact and opinion
Fractions, decimals, percents