Ever wished you could make money while decluttering your home and helping the planet? Now you can, thanks to an innovative recycling program.
How does the Take Back Bag program work?
It's simple: order a Take Back Bag for $20, fill it with your unwanted clothes, shoes, and even household textiles, and then ship it back to Trashie (postage is included).
The best part? You'll earn $30 in rewards. That's right — you're making money while reducing waste.
You can toss in pretty much anything fabric-related, from old clothes and shoes to towels, bedsheets, backpacks, and even Halloween costumes. Don't worry if they're a bit worn out. This program takes it all.
Turn your closet into cash just by filling a bag ThredUp makes it easy to clean out your closet and earn money from your unwanted clothes. To get started, all you have to do is order a Clean Out bag and fill it up with your pre-loved clothes. When you send it back, ThredUp takes care of everything from photographing and listing your items to shipping them once they sell — and you earn the cash without the hassle. Learn more → |
Why should I use a Take Back Bag?
We all have clothes collecting dust in our closets. This program turns that clutter into discounts on movie tickets, meal kits, eco-friendly sneakers, and more.
Each Take Back Bag diverts up to 15 pounds of textile waste from landfills. That's the equivalent of preventing 75 pounds of coal from being burned. By participating, you're taking a small step that adds up to a big difference for our planet.
Instagram users are loving this offer, with one excited commenter exclaiming: "I need to do this!"
Are there similar programs to the Take Back Bag?
While the Take Back Bag is making waves, it's not the only game in town.
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Order a free ThredUp Clean Out Kit, fill it with gently used clothes, and earn cash or store credit when your items sell. Another option is a TerraCycle Zero Waste Box, which you can purchase for specific items like electronics or beauty products, fill up, and send back for responsible recycling.
🗣️ Which of these factors would most effectively motivate you to recycle old clothes and electronics?
🔘 Giving me money back 💰
🔘 Letting me trade for new stuff 👕
🔘 Making it as easy as possible ⚡
🔘 Keeping my stuff out of landfills 🗑️
🗳️ Click your choice to see results and speak your mind
The most sustainable option is always to buy less and use what you have. But when it's time to clear out your closet, these programs help you pocket some cash and give your old stuff a second life.
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