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Follow on Google News | Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Offers Alternative for Used ClothingPartnership with USAgain Textile Recycling Company
By: Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester The clothing drop bins are designed to provide an eco-friendly way to discard unwanted clothing, shoes and other textiles in addition to providing a new revenue stream to BGCNW. The bins will also provide an opportunity for the Club to educate community members about recycling and reuse. “The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is committed to helping foster the community,” said BGCNW Executive Director, Brian Skanes. “Part of that commitment involves conserving the environment. These bins will provide community members with an alternative to simply throwing away unwanted clothing.” “USAgain is proud to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester,” According to the EPA, 12.7 million tons of textile waste is generated each year. Only 15% of this is collected for reuse and recycling, the remainder going into landfills. In 2010 alone, USAgain collected over 56 million pounds of discarded clothing that were resold in the US and abroad. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or by visiting www.bgcnw.com. To contact the Club’s Teen Center, located at 317 Main Street in Mt. Kisco, please call (914) 733-0033. Follow BGCNW on Facebook at (www.facebook.com/ # # # About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for “boys to get off the streets.” It is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the 36,000-square- End
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