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January Newsletter
Getting More Out of Your Wardrobe
Did you make a New Year's resolution toclean out your closet or revamp yourwardrobe? Visit our blog to read moreabout how you can be less wasteful whenit comes to your clothing selection.
Clashing Over Climate Change
Last year, the earth's temperature hit anew high, breaking all previous records.With evidence continuing to grow insupport of climate change, why are therestill so many deniers? Learn more aboutthe growing debate over climate change atour blog.
Focusing on EducationalChallenges Ahead
Education is key to advancing humandevelopment. However, in many parts ofthe world obstacles exist that preventchildren, especially girls, from attendingschool. Visit our blog to read more abouteducational challenges around the world.
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Not All Bad: Inspiring EventsFrom 2016
Benefits of the SecondhandClothing Industry
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February Newsletter
Spread the Love This February
Random Acts of Kindness Week isFebruary 12 through February 18. Formore information and inspiration on howyou can be kind to others and our planet,visit our blog.
What's the Deal With Fast Fashion?
To consumers, fast fashion is great – lowprices and frequent new styles. But whatthey don't know are the full impacts of thefast fashion industry. Learn more at ourblog.
Climate Change: It's Not OnlyHurting the Environment
The environmental effects of climatechange are well known. But did you knowthat humans are vulnerable to healthimpacts from climate change? Read moreat our blog.
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The Clash Over Climate Change Getting More Out of Your Wardrobe
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Donate to Planet Aid today. Your support canhelp train teachers, develop communities,
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Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes toprotect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around
the world. The projects we support improve health, increase income, aid vulnerable children, trainteachers, and help strengthen communities and reduce poverty.
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March Newsletter
Spring has sprung and it's Planet Aid'sfavorite time of year! To celebrate spring,we're offering tips and information to helpwith your cleaning. Some of the featureditems include:
• Household Items You Didn't Know YouCould Recycle
• How to Make Spring Cleaning WithChildren Stress Free
• Don't Forget About Your Pets WhileSpring Cleaning
Check out our full SpringCleaning Guide to learn more!
International School Meals DayHighlights Importance of Nutrition
International School Meals Day is celebratedeach year in March. To read more about ISMDand Planet Aid's related work in Mozambique,visit our blog.
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Your contribution will help train teachers, develop communities, prevent disease, and so much more.
Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes toprotect the environment and support sustainab le development in impoverished communities around
the world. The projects we support improve health, increase income, aid vulnerab le children, trainteachers, and help strengthen communities and reduce poverty.
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April Newsletter
Earth Day 2017; Thoreau's Legacy
This Saturday, April 22, marks the 47th EarthDay, which many regard as the birthday of themodern environmental movement. This year wepay tribute to one of the movement's earliestthinkers, Henry David Thoreau. Learn more atour blog.
Growing Their Own inMozambique
Good nutrition is vital to a quality education.Planet Aid's Food for Knowledge Projectrecently launched the “Home Grown”component. Visit our blog to learn more.
Honoring World Health Workers
Without the dedication of health workersworldwide, we would not be winning the battleagainst HIV/AIDS. Read more at our blog.
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Your contribution will help train teachers, develop communities, prevent disease, and so much more.
Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes toprotect the environment and support sustainab le development in impoverished communities around
the world. The projects we support improve health, increase income, aid vulnerab le children, trainteachers, and help strengthen communities and reduce poverty.
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May Newsletter
Memorial Day and the Earth
Memorial Day is a special day to honor thosewho served our country. While you'recelebrating the day, you can also keep ourplanet in mind. Learn more at our blog.
Teaching Children to Read inMozambique
The Food for Knowledge project focuseson raising literacy rates in Mozambique bymaking reading and writing skills moreaccessible to primary school students.Read more on our blog.
New Recycling TechnologyAims to Reduce ClothingWaste
The fast fashion industry iswreaking havoc on our environment andhas been for quite some time. But, wecould be close to a solution, thanks to aresearch team in Finland. Learn more onour blog.
Donate to Planet Aid
Your contribution will help train teachers, develop communities, prevent disease, and so much more.
Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes toprotect the environment and support sustainab le development in impoverished communities around
the world. The projects we support improve health, increase income, aid vulnerab le children, trainteachers, and help strengthen communities and reduce poverty.
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June Newsletter
The Earth's Spin on the ClimateSituation
As we celebrate the summer solstice today inthe northern hemisphere, we wanted to share afew details about our planet's travels aroundthe sun. Learn more at our blog.
Paris Climate Agreement:What's Next?
Even with the United States' withdrawalfrom the Paris Agreement, theresponsibility that U.S. cities bear tocombat climate change remains in theforefront. Learn more at our blog.
Basic Education Faltering inAfrica
A new study indicates that support forbasic education is not going to countriesthat need it most, particularly to the Sub-Saharan African region. Read more at ourblog.
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Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes toprotect the environment and support sustainab le development in impoverished communities around
the world. The projects we support improve health, increase income, aid vulnerab le children, trainteachers, and help strengthen communities and reduce poverty.
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August Newsletter
Eco-Friendly Shopping Tips fora Green School Year
Use our eco-friendly shopping tips to makethis year's back-to-school shopping a littlegreener. Not only will you have more greenin your pockets, but you'll also help theenvironment. Read more at our blog.
What to Give When DisasterStrikes
Along with the kids returning to school, weare also at the peak of hurricane season.Planet Aid would like to remind donors howto give wisely during disasters. Visit ourblog to learn more.
The Apparel Industry'sEnvironmental Impact in SixGraphics
Fast fashion has fueled growth in theapparel industry, causing detrimentalimpacts on the environment. Read moreabout these impacts on our blog.
Humana People to PeopleReleases 2016 ProgressReport
The Humana People to People Federationrecently released its 2016 progress report,which highlights the importance of the UNSustainable Development Goals. Readmore about the report at our blog.
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Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes toprotect the environment and support sustainab le development in impoverished communities around
the world. The projects we support improve health, increase income, aid vulnerab le children, trainteachers, and help strengthen communities and reduce poverty.
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September Newsletter
Planet Aid Unveils MassiveSolar Array
Planet Aid inaugurated a large rooftopsolar power-generating installation at theMilford, Mass. warehouse on Sept.20. Visit our website to read more aboutthe project.
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What We Know—and Need toKnow—About SustainableFashion
The fashion industry has major impacts on theenvironment, but recently companies havebeen doing more to go green. Visit our blog tofind out what we know—and need to know—about sustainable fashion.
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Strengthening Literacy inMozambique
Children face many challenges in learninghow to read in developing nations. Learnwhat we are doing in Mozambique to helpstudents unlock the door to lifelongreading.
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Thrift Center CelebratesSecond Anniversary
The Planet Aid Thrift Center has beenserving the greater Baltimore area for twoyears, providing the community with asource of affordable, sustainable fashion!Take a virtual tour of the store by clickingbelow.
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Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes toprotect the environment and support sustainab le development in impoverished communities around theworld. The projects we support improve health, increase income, aid vulnerab le children, train teachers,
and help strengthen communities and reduce poverty.
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October Newsletter
Ending Poverty and Hunger
This week the United Nations marks twoimportant days: World Food Day andInternational Day for the Eradication ofPoverty. Read more about why we mustfocus increased attention on combattingthese chronic ills.
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Climate and Violence SpurringMigration
After a decade of steady decline, global hungeris on the rise again. Conflict and climatechange are the main drivers of this increase,which are forcing people to leave their homesto survive. Read more about this issue on ourblog.
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The Cost of Wasted Food
The world is wasting more food now thanever before, causing huge implications onall living things and the planet itself. Checkout the infographic on our blog to get abetter picture of the issue.
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The View from Sub-Saharan
AfricaVolunteers who spent six months in sub-Saharan Africa recently visited Planet Aidto talk about their experiences. Check outwhat they had to say on our blog.
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Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes toprotect the environment and support sustainab le development in impoverished communities around
the world. The projects we support improve health, increase income, aid vulnerab le children, trainteachers, and help strengthen communities and reduce poverty.
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From the Frontlines
Strengthening Literacy in Mozambique
Children face many challenges in learning how to read in developing nations.Learn what we are doing in Mozambique to help students acquire early gradereading skills and unlock the door to lifelong learning.
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World Diabetes Day: Making Inroadsin India
Humana People to People India, Planet Aid'sfellow member in the Humana People toPeople Federation, has been on thefrontlines in the fight to control diabetes inIndia. Read about what they're doing on ourblog.
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Planet Aid Unveils Massive SolarArray
Planet Aid inaugurated a large rooftop solarpower-generating installation at the Milford,Mass. warehouse in September. Visit ourwebsite to learn more about the project.
LEARN MORE
The View from Sub-Saharan Africa
Volunteers who spent six months in sub-Saharan Africa recently visited Planet Aid totalk about their experiences. Check out whatthey had to say on our blog.
READ MORE
Donate to Planet Aid
Your contribution will help train teachers, develop communities, prevent disease, and so much more.
DONATE NOW
Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothingand shoes to protect the environment and support sustainable development in
impoverished communities around the world. The projects we support improve health,increase income, aid vulnerable children, train teachers, and help strengthen
communities and reduce poverty.
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December Newsletter
World AIDS Day
Today is World AIDS Day! Around theworld, 36.7 million people are living withHIV. Scientific advances have helpedreduce the impact of the disease, but moremust be done to finally sweep AIDS intothe dustbin of history. Learn more on ourblog.
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Fighting HIV on the Frontlinesin Mozambique
A 2015 survey found that HIV prevalenceis rising in Mozambique, with close to 2million individuals currently HIV positive.Visit our blog to learn why the challenge offighting this dreaded disease is particularlychallenging in Mozambique.
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Saving 100 Million Pounds ofClothing
Each year, Planet Aid saves approximately100 million pounds of used clothing andshoes from needless disposal. To learnmore, visit our blog and watch a shortbehind-the scenes film about ouroperation.
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Donate to Planet Aid this holiday season. Your contribution will helptrain teachers, develop communities, prevent disease, and so much more.
Shop Amazon for the holidays. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of youreligible AmazonSmile purchases to Planet Aid.
Planet Aid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes toprotect the environment and support sustainab le development in impoverished communities around
the world. The projects we support improve health, increase income, aid vulnerab le children, trainteachers, and help strengthen communities and reduce poverty.
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