2013 Prom Goes Green recap videoWed April 10, 2013 USAgain's own video highlighting the successful 2013 Prom Goes Green dress giveaway event at Malcom X College in Chicago
USAgain on KOMO-TV Channel 4 SeattleMon March 5, 2012 USAgain Seattle Division Manager Eric Shanin discusses the textile recycling company's clothing and shoes collection efforts with KOMO-TV Channel 4.
America Recycles Day: Get Involved | The Huffington PostThu October 27, 2011 America Recycles Day, founded in 1997, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. It serves as a great reminder to all Americans that we are responsible for doing our part for the planet.
What Not to Wear! | The Huffington PostThu September 22, 2011 Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) are used as surfactants in textile production and they subsequently break down to form a toxic compound, nonylphenol (NP). NP is a persistent chemical with hormone-disrupting properties that can build up in the food chain, a
Going the Extra Mile | The Huffington PostWed August 31, 2011 Thing running is always a "green" activity? Think again. The carbon footprint of the average runner is quite surprising.
You Have Clothes, We Have a Bin | Pine JournalMon July 25, 2011 According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans consume a whopping 65 pounds of new clothes per person each year. That’s a huge amount of clothing for each individual, and when the new comes in, the old must go out.
The Lifecycle of a T-Shirt | Huffington PostThu June 30, 2011 In analyzing the manufacturing and use processes of a single cotton T-shirt, shockingly large amounts of waste and chemicals are involved every step of the way. A simple T-shirt carries a complex carbon footprint.
Despite Recession, Textile Consumption Up, Recycling Down | Huffpost BusinessTue June 21, 2011 The economy has taken a hit, but that doesn't seem to have stopped Americans from buying new clothes in high volume. In fact, the culture of consumption is still going strong, with Americans hungrier than ever for textiles.
Columbia College teaches sustainable fashion | ABC NewsFri March 4, 2011 Piles and piles of clothing -- two-and-a-half tons to be exact -- has all been discarded and donated by UsAgain, a company that collects old clothes and resells what's still useful. The clothes are becoming part of a sculpture that's meant to send an im
New way to recycle household goods | KARE 11 TVTue January 18, 2011 Greg Nelson from USAgain appeared on KARE News@4 to discuss the benefits of the service. He pointed to a number of household items many of us usually don't reconsider recycling.
Auburn-based company's ‘green’ effort puts donations to use | Auburn ReporterThu January 13, 2011 The company, whose clothes collection system has spread to about 9,000 donation bins in 14 states, has extended its reach locally, forging a partnership to help the Auburn School District and the Auburn Food Bank.
Elgin Boys and Girls Club Members Visit USAgain West Chicago for Field TripWed December 29, 2010 Boys and Girls Club members went home with a gift from the company — their choice of used coats that were collected in USAgain boxes, and about 50 more items of winter clothing to distribute to others involved with the club.
Used Clothing Collection Bins: Why They're Good for the Environment | The Huffington PostMon December 13, 2010 In fact, unlike plastic and paper, 100% of all textiles and used clothing can be reused. When compared with the amount of new clothing consumed by individual Americans each year -- a whopping 65 lbs each, according to the EPA -- that's a lot of recycling
Textile Waste: Taking Cues From Emerging Markets | The Huffington PostFri November 12, 2010 Unlike us, emerging economies help protect the environment by consuming millions of tons of second-hand clothing each year, turning U.S., European and even their own cast-offs into repurposed goods to wear and trade.
Company collects clothes for reuse | Los Altos Town CrierWed September 15, 2010 Always a thrifty and frugal person, Bostic said that while growing up and during college, she frequently shopped in discount stores that sold secondhand goods. But it was during her travels around the globe that she witnessed dire poverty and saw the need