Back to School 2025 2

Kids outgrow clothes in the blink of an eye, but before you start shopping, keep in mind that the fashion industry is a major contributor to water pollution, plastic pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The budget-and earth-friendly option is to buy used clothing. Second-hand clothing is a great way to cycle through sizes and styles without breaking the bank. On the flip side, when your little one has outgrown their usable clothing, donate it so someone else can use it.
For more back-to-school planning tips, check out the “5 Tips to Sustainable Back-to-School Planning” blog post on our website at https://urecycle.org/blog/5-tips-to-sustainable-back-to-school-planning/