Chicago Textile Recycling

09/29/2025

A few years ago, we posted a blog, "15 Reasons to Recycle". Over the next few months, we'll share those reasons.

#8 - Helps Others in Developing Countries

Recycling textiles provides jobs in sorting and selling secondhand items, which can help bolster a country's economy.

09/26/2025

Hope-filled news in the state of Rhode Island! Textile recycling education spreading under a new law to encourage more recycling. Great article about good things already happening across the state by Big Brother Big Sisters of Rhode Island.

https://ecori.org/push-to-encourage-textile-recycling-benefits-towns-taxpayers-and-landfill/

The effort is part of a larger series of actions taken up by state officials to reduce the amount of waste buried in the Central Landfill.

09/25/2025

Exciting news for the U.S.! After the success of June's European Textile Recycling Expo in Brussels, Charlotte, North Carolina will be hosting its own Textile Recycling Expo next year in April.

AMI is launching a US version of its Textiles Recycling Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center, North Carolina on April 29–30, 2026. The exhibition and

09/22/2025

Today is the first day of Fall! As you pull out sweaters and all things cozy, remember to recycle anything that no longer fits your body or your style with us.

09/19/2025

Sunday is World Gratitude Day. Here at CTR, we are very grateful to all of our recyclers and followers who spread the importance of textile recycling in their communities. THANK YOU!

09/16/2025

A few years ago, we posted a blog, "15 Reasons to Recycle". Over the next few months, we'll share those reasons.

#7 - Fewer Sweatshops

Recycling textiles and buying secondhand sends the message to clothing companies that we care about their employees.

09/12/2025

The town of New Bedford, MA has opened a Swap Shop for residents to drop off items they no longer need in good shape or pick out items from the shop that they need at no cost...much like a thrift store, but everything is free. What a great way to share with others in need and declutter!

09/09/2025

A few years ago, we posted a blog, "15 Reasons to Recycle". Over the next few months, we'll share those reasons.

#6 - Sends Message to Fast Fashion

Recycling textiles sends a message that fast fashion is unethical and we need to demand better from clothing brands with how they make their clothes.

09/05/2025

Did you know CTR partners with SWALCO in Lake County, providing numerous textile recycling bins across Lake County? Learn where your closest bin is here:

Find out where to drop off your clothing and textiles within Lake County.

09/02/2025

A few years ago, we posted a blog, "15 Reasons to Recycle". Over the next few months, we'll share those reasons.

#5 - Reduces Energy and Water Consumption

Manufacturing new textiles requires immensely more energy and water, etc than reusing textiles.

08/29/2025

Happy Labor Day weekend from Wipeco, Inc and Chicago Textile Recycling!

08/27/2025

A few years ago, we posted a blog, "15 Reasons to Recycle". Over the next few months, we'll share those reasons.

#4 - Helps Others in Your Community

Many resale stores use a portion of their proceeds toward local charities in the community.