I’m in a bit of an early spring cleaning mood. Maybe it’s just in anticipation of warmer weather and a new season just ahead. But as I cleaned out a few drawers and set aside some barely used (some even new) bras and corsets, I began to wonder if there would be a responsible way of disposing of these items. The search brought me to a few really fantastic options for causes and charities that will not only take these undergarments off your hands, they’ll put them into the right ones and make sure they’re put to the best possible use. If you’re wondering how you can recycles your bras and give them new life and purpose, here are a few sites that can help.
How to Recycle Your Bras
The Bra Recyclers – Just as the name suggests, this company specializes in the recycling and reusing of new or used bras. Bras and other undergarments are distributed around the world to deserving women in transition.
Breast Talk – In the UK, donate your unwanted bras to Breast Talk, whom raises money for breast cancer research by giving the bras they collect to a textile company. Any style and size is wanted and accepted. Just be sure they are all intact, washed and clean.
Bras for a Cause – Bras for a Cause will accept new and used bras, lingerie, and swimsuits and will find a place for them regardless of their condition. Committed to providing these undergarments to women in desperate situations, they will ensure the items get into the right hands.
Goodwill – If you have clean, like-new bras and corsets that can be used again, Goodwill will gladly take them off your hands. But always check with them first to be sure they’re still accepting these items. If they’re not, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
Church Drives – Check with your local women’s shelter or community church to ask whether they accept these items for individuals who truly need them. They make accept some of your other gently used items, such as business attire, for women seeking employment through transitional life phases.
