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Most of your clothes will be shipped to Eastern Europe, where a wholesaler sorts and sells them to market traders at affordable prices. This process contributes to the circular economy by extending the life of clothing and reducing waste.
The sorted goods are sent to countries all over the world, including in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe, where they can be found in vintage shops. Second-hand clothing industry provides jobs for thousands of people in these markets.
By using our fundraiser, not only are you raising money for our organization, but you're also helping to reduce waste in landfills. All clothing is reused, so you're making a positive impact on the environment while supporting our cause.
With the money raised through Bag2School, you can fund exciting school trips, engaging activities, or purchase new resources for the school. Our fundraising scheme is incredibly convenient, allowing schools to effortlessly raise funds without requiring extensive effort.
"With Bag2School we have found a great initiative that has not only raised significant funds for the school and for the Laura Lynn Foundation but has enabled us to do so without asking our school community for cash. It has been an absolute pleasure. All the team are so helpful, supportive & professional. I am certainly very happy to recommend Bag2School"
"I have to say everything went brilliantly with the bag2school collection and we are hoping to hold another one towards the end of the year. You were always on hand to help with any queries we had and payment was prompt and delivered when expected"
"We have run a number of Bag2School collections for our local primary school. The whole process was very simple, made easier by the wonderful staff in the Bag2School offices and of course the amazing collection staff. We would highly recommend any school to try it."
"Ballycar NS chooses Bag2School because there is very little work involved from our end other than to make a booking. The rest is done by Bag2School. They send us the bags, posters and letters to circulate to the school community. The children love the idea that they have helped contribute to both school fundraising and a charity"
Bag2School is not a charity organisation. It is a business, which specialises in collecting and buying quality second-hand clothes in their original condition, which are then sold to wholesalers in emerging nations. Read more about who we are.
We operate across the majority of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. If you are unsure, please contact one of Bag2School Co-Ordinators on (ROI) 07493 73330 or (NI) 0035374 9373330 or email bag2schoolirl@gmail.com
Mostly they are shipped to Eastern Europe where a wholesaler then sorts them and sells them to market traders and boutiques at affordable prices. Read more about what happens to your clothing.
All collections and associated administration is FREE. Bag2School will provide you with clear bags and marketing material to promote your fundraiser.
Please check out our items we accept page for a full list of items that we can and can’t accept for recycling.
We offer the best market price 40c per kilo which is €400 per tonne of clothing.
Bag2School's clothing is for reuse, i.e. someone will buy the clothing to wear. Recycle is where clothing will be shredded into raw material, that will then be used to make new products, like mattress fillings. Reduce is applicable when less material and energy is used to make the product.
The success of the collection depends on how motivated the pupils turn out to be. Therefore each child is given the responsibility by Bag2School to fill up their own bag and take it back to school.
If you do not have any indoor storage or outside shelter please request to be the first pick up of the day at the time of booking.
In the event of inclement weather please protect your B2S investment by covering with a plastic sheet or storing the bags undercover. Wet clothes cannot be re-used.
As far as Bag2School is concerned, as many times as this is opportune and feasible. Most schools benefit from a summer and winter collection. However, in larger schools we find once a term produces the best results. We find that the pupils and their parents anticipate by saving up for the following collections.
We do indeed – head over our promotion tips page for ideas on how to make the most from your collection, banners and flyers that you can print out.
