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Our small community donates 2,000 lbs of textiles

to Gabriola Island Recycling Center.

Only half of the donations received are suitable for our ReStore.

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This issue is not unique to us.

The fashion industry is the second-largest polluter globally, with textiles representing the fastest-growing waste stream. This is due to its heavy reliance on manufacturing processes that contribute to air and water pollution, and the industry's rapid production of textiles has led to a significant increase in textile waste.

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What actions are we taking to address this issue?