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The citizens of New York City discard 280,000 tons of textiles annually

The citizens of greater Syracuse discard 25,000 tons of textiles annually

The citizens of greater Buffalo discard 39,000 tons of textiles annually

The citizens of greater Rochester discard 37,000 tons of textiles annually

The citizens of greater Albany discard 31,000 tons of textiles annually

The citizens of New York State discard 645,000 tons of textiles annually

According to NYC Department of Sanitation, textile, shoes, leather and upholstery constituted 8.09% of the annual MSW. DSNY Annual Report 2006 shows that the department collects approximately 3,900,000 tons per year. 8,09% equals 315,510 tons clothing and textiles.

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Clothing processed by Planet Aid is sold in more than 1,000 thrift stores in Guatemala.

Approximately 8,000 people earn their living this way.

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In Canada Planet Aid provides clothing for 18 large thrift stores.The 250 people have employment and income here and the predominantly blue-collar population has access to inexpensive clothing.

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Collecting, reusing and recycling used clothing has a great economic and environmental impact on communities in the USA

Selling good quality used clothing for consumption in less affluent countries and communities has a positive impact on local economy

Combining the recycling business of collecting and distributing used clothing with a charitable mission is an excellent social, environmental and economic business model for community development (globally)

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