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ABOUT HELPSY
• HELPSY is the largest clothing collector in the Northeast.
• HELPSY is dedicated to change the way people think about clothing recycling while adhering to
the highest level of social and environmental performance.
• HELPSY has earned a Certified B Corporation designation... using business os o force of good TM
ABOUT CLOTHING RECYCLING
• According to the DEC, textile waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the United
States.
• It is estimated that the average person throws away nearly 100 lbs. of clothing every year.
• While 95% of the textiles that fill landfills can be recycled, only 15% currently is.
• Recycling clothing can help save natural resources such as water and petroleum.
• Recycling can help reduce toxins from pesticides. Cotton, one of the most popular fabrics, is
also the worst pesticide -dependent crop in the world.
WHAT DOES HELPSY DO?
• HELPSY partners with organizations to collect unwanted clothing and other goods.
• HELPSY leases and services approximately 2400 bins across 10 states.
• Through a combination of clothing drives, curbside pick-ups and recycling bins, HELPSY diverts
nearly 30 million pounds of textiles from landfills every year.
• HELPPY has helped to raise more than $10 million for non -profits and organizations while
helping the environment.
For more information contact:
LAURA JOHANSON
laura@helpsy.co
Cell: 631-974-6867