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In order to raise funds for the school to purchase some new - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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In order to raise funds for the school to purchase some new recycling equipment, we would like to hold a textiles collection. This is a great opportunity to have a clear out of unwanted items during the half-term holiday. And to do your bit to
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We will be carrying out the collection in association with Bag 2 School. Bag 2 School is a company that
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throughout the UK; collecting and selling unwanted textiles to importers and wholesalers in many countries of Eastern and Western Europe, Africa and Asia. They have now paid over £32 million to schools and other organisations, which is helping the Circular Economy
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All that we ask is for each student in Y7, Y8 and Y9 to try and fill at least one bag. We will accept any extra bags, even if they are not the official blue bags e.g. textiles in black bin bags. We will receive 40p for every kilo, so the more we collect then the more money we get.
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Bag 2 School will accept the following ‘good quality’ items for RE-USE:
- Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s clothing
- Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around)
- Handbags
- Hats
- Bags
- Scarves and ties
- Jewellery
- Lingerie
- Socks
- Belts
- Soft toys
- Household linen
- Household curtains
- Household towels
- Household bedding (bed sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers)
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Bag 2 School DO NOT accept:
- Duvets and blankets
- Pillows and cushions
- Carpets, rugs and mats (including bath, shower and toilet mats)
- Soiled, painted, ripped or wet clothing
- School uniforms with and without logo
- Corporate clothing and work-wear
- Textile off cuts, yarns or threaded material
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