Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has launched a contactless, clothes and textile home collection service within the Isle of Wight.
Each tonne of textiles, including clothes, shoes and hats, bags, belts and bras, that is donated, will guarantee at least £210 for the life-saving Charity, ensuring they can continue to provide critical care to the most seriously ill and injured people in the region.
Sent to landfill: 350,000 tonnes of clothes
Each year, an estimated 350,000 tonnes of used, but still wearable clothing in the UK is sent to landfill, approximately £140 million worth, taking on average 200 years to biodegrade.
Drop unwanted clothes into a bag and help to save a life
Director of Fundraising, Rachel Leaman, says,
“Wardrobe clear-outs throughout the lockdowns have provided us with a golden opportunity to get real value from people’s previously-loved clothing.
“Each item of clothing will go towards helping us be there for the most critically ill and injured people in our region.
“So, the next time you’re clearing a space in your wardrobe, drop any of your unwanted clothes into a bag and help to save a life.”
Clothing banks
As well as a home collection service, a selection of clothing banks in support of HIOWAA will be placed across the region later in the year.
These banks are seen as a long-term sustainable revenue stream, which will help ensure the Air Ambulance can carry on saving lives for many years to come.
Book your slot
To book your collection slot, please send your full address and the number of bags to be collected to [email protected] or for more information, visit the Website.
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