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How the recycling program works?

Our mail-in underwear recycling system is dedicated to our customers. We would love to take everyone's underwear regardless of purchasing from us, but it costs us approx 42c per pair to recycle and the sale of our underwear covers some of that cost. We are a social enterprise running on low margins and would really love your support to help make this happen.

Reuse

How do I send in my recycling?

Depending on how much recycling you have, you can re-use the compostable mail bag we send your order in and send it back to us. Otherwise you can send it in any box or mailbag. After we have sorted the recycling (some bras are still in great condition so they are donated to Support the Girls) we recycle the packaging you sent in.

General Recycle

Do I need to do anything to the bra or undies before I send them in?

All you have to do is wash them and post them to us - we will handle the rest for you. This forms part of the work training program with Social Engine, creating leaerning and work trianing opportunities for at risk youths. Your old undies and bras have power for so much good!

General Recycle

What about period undies?

YES - Underwear for Humanity take period undies for recycling. You just need to ensure they have been washed before sending them in. We will then also re-wash them before they head throughthe process to become insulation or underlay

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I don't fit/wear my Underwear for Humanity Bra/Crop anymore; what do I do?

Has your size changed? Do you have an Underwear for Humanity Wireless Bra, Bra Crop or Maternity Bra that you are not using? Please send it back to us this will be donated to Support the Girls - helping women in need lead fulfilling lives supported.

Repurpose

How is your underwear recycled?

We sort, sanitise and send for shredding. They are then processed to have a second life as carpet underlay or insulation. Until we have the infrastructure for fibre-to-fibre recycling (some estimate that is up to 10 years away), repurposing waste and diverting from landfill is the best way to keep the value in your underwear for longer.

Repurpose

Can bras be recycled?

Basically YES but Reuse is even better! Send us your bras and we will quality check them, sort them by size and send them to Support the Girls a charity that supplies bras to women in need. The sorting of these bras also creates work for women at risk of homelessness. If your bras are in poor condition please still send them in, we will recycle them.

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What can be sent in for recycling?

We can only accept any brand of bras and underwear only – no socks, stocking, nappies, tshirts or clothing.We accept Lace, Microfibre, Cotton, Mesh, Viscose, Bamboo, Tencel - all fabrics! What about Bras? Yes!

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Is the recyling program open to everyone?

As a social enterprise, right now we can only afford to offer this service to our customers. We are so excited for a future where everyone can participate in recycling their underwear. We look forward to opening this up as our business grows.