notes: from the website: Planet Aid is nonprofit organization that collects donated clothing and shoes to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world. Planet Aid protects the environment and preserves our natural habitat by reducing the volume of textiles entering the solid waste stream, thereby saving on landfill space and reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. * Planet Aid makes helping others easy and accessible by using donated clothing and shoes to drive economic development, improve the environment, and eliminate poverty in developing nations. * Planet Aid is committed to building capacity by funding sustainable community development projects that address education, food security, health, hygiene, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. * By recycling used clothing and shoes, Planet Aid works to protect our environment by saving on landfill space and reducing the of emission green house gases. * Planet Aid has a proven track record and an effective business model; our unique concept of aid delivery is supported by recycling unwanted clothing and shoes collected at more than 13,000 yellow donation bins nationwide. * Since 1997, Planet Aid has supported more than 60 projects in 15 countries with more $69 million. * Planet Aid is active in 20 states across the US and works to create partnerships with businesses, schools and other organizations on state and local levels. -> from the website: Planet Aid is nonprofit organization that collects donated clothing and shoes to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world. Planet Aid protects the environment and preserves our natural habitat by reducing the volume of textiles entering the solid waste stream, thereby saving on landfill space and reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. * Planet Aid makes helping others easy and accessible by using donated clothing and shoes to drive economic development, improve the environment, and eliminate poverty in developing nations. * Planet Aid is committed to building capacity by funding sustainable community development projects that address education, food security, health, hygiene, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. * By recycling used clothing and shoes, Planet Aid works to protect our environment by saving on landfill space and reducing the of emission green house gases. * Planet Aid has a proven track record and an effective business model; our unique concept of aid delivery is supported by recycling unwanted clothing and shoes collected at more than 13,000 yellow donation bins nationwide. * Since 1997, Planet Aid has supported more than 60 projects in 15 countries with more $69 million. * Planet Aid is active in 20 states across the US and works to create partnerships with businesses, schools and other organizations on state and local levels. NOTE: There's been some controversy with regard to this organization. Please be aware.
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