Chicago Textile Recycling

07/01/2025

Ever wonder what happens to textiles you donate?

Third Stop - Sort & Grade

06/27/2025

The EU has recently approved a ban on the destruction of Textiles. Donation centers are overwhelmed with the sudden influx. What are your thoughts on this new ban?

The European Union took an eco-friendly step and outlawed throwing away textiles, leading to more recycling.

06/26/2025

Ever wonder what happens to textiles you donate?

Second Stop - Consolidating Warehouse

06/20/2025

Today is the first day of Summer! As temps heat up here in Chicagoland, remember to recycle with us any textiles that no longer fit or no longer fit your style.

06/17/2025

Ever wonder what happens to textiles you donate?

First Stop - Textile Recycling Bin or Partner Resale Store

06/13/2025

Sunday is Father's Day. Chicago Textile Recycling and Wipeco, Inc is thankful for all of our hardworking fathers that inspire us every day.

06/06/2025

Sunday is World Ocean Day! This great website shares info on events and ways to help our oceans.

World Ocean Day catalyzes collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate. Powered by the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council, we help unite and rally the world to protect and restore our blue planet!

06/05/2025

Today is World Environment Day! The Republic of Korea is hosting this year's World Environment Day. Check out this video to learn about the problem of plastic.

https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/



https://youtu.be/UNUmqS_DNFk

Since the early 20th century, global plastic consumption has grown exponentially. In 2025 the world is expected to consume 516 million tonnes of plastics. An...

05/29/2025

Ever wonder what becomes to the textiles and shoes that you donate? Here is our blog from a few years ago all about what your recycled items can become:

Last Summer, Chicago Textile Recycling did a series titled “What Can I Become” showcasing each week the possibilities of recycled textiles and what their next life might look like. We were inspired by the organization S.M.A.R.T.’s informative post with all the different potential outcomes of r...

05/28/2025

Katarina Lindstrom at the University of Boras offers personal research on mechanical recycling of textiles. Read more here:

Today, only a fraction of all textiles are recycled. Katarina Lindström wants to change that. Her doctoral thesis in Textile Technology at the Swedish School of Textiles contributed unique knowledge about mechanical recycling: which processes and materials give the best results.

05/23/2025

As you gather for cookouts and community this Memorial Day weekend, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in sacrifice for our country's freedom. Thank you to all who have served.