East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is thanking the public for helping them raise over £7000 for The Fire Fighters Charity, recycling clothing, in the last twelve months.
Across the whole of the UK, The Fire Fighters Charity clothes recycling has generated just over £956,000, collecting over 4,700 tonnes of clothing, diverting this away from landfill and fire stations and members of the public have played a big part in helping to achieve this fantastic total.
Kevin Biles, Recycling Manager for The Fire Fighters Charity said:
“We would like to thank all fire stations across East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and extend thanks to members of the public who support our charity through donating their unwanted clothing. You are all helping us raise vital funds for our charity, whilst re-diverting this clothing away from landfill to be re-used or recycled”.
Doug Marshall, Group Manager and The Fire Fighters Charity East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service representative said:
“The local support has been fantastic with members of the public using the clothing banks to donate their unwanted clothing. Well done to all stations who have been proactive in getting the message out there. We hope the upcoming holidays spark another clear out for people to take items to their local station clothing bank, and continue to support those in need.”
So donate, declutter and do something positive!
Special clothing banks are located at various fire stations across East Sussex. To find your nearest location visit: https://www.esfrs.org/clothing-banks
You can also find our more about The Fire Fighters Charity clothes recycling scheme including an interactive map at: https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/get-involved/recycle-your-clothing
What happens to your donations
When the recycling partners collect them, they get taken to be weighed and sorted. Clothes are sorted into wearable and unwearable. Wearable clothes are sold on to be re-used often in other countries. Unwearable clothes are used by industry and could end up, for example, as car upholstery. The charity receives £170 per tonne of clothing. Not only does it help raise money but it means less goes into landfill.
About the Charity
The Fire Fighters Charity provides services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire fighters, fire personnel and their families through a range of support programmes including physical rehabilitation, psychological support, recuperation, and a confidential helpline which provides impartial advice, guidance, and support on a wide range of concerns.
Find out more about the work of The Fire Fighters Charity here: https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/