DID YOU KNOW?
In order to produce 1 lb. of clothes - that is 1 pair of trousers - requires on average: 10,000 lb. of water, 0.5 lb. of fertilizers and 0.4 oz. of pesticides. Resulting in emissions of: 6 lb. of greenhouse gases!
According to a recent report on environmental benefits of clothing donations, each kg of clothes donated saves 4 kg of CO2!
This is another great reason to donate with Clothesline and keep our environment green and clean, while helping improve the lives of the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes.
Read the research paper by following the link below...
http://ow.ly/eWXnE
Spring is here and a great time to start cleaning and de-cluttering your home. When you do, remember to schedule a free pick up with Clothesline at diabetes.ca/clothesline or by calling 1-800-505-5525.
We accept gently used clothing, all cloth items, footwear, small household items, kitchenware, tools, toys, games, small electronics including cell phones, laptops and tablets and much more...
Better still, bring your bagged clothing and electronics to one of 75 Clothesline Fill A Truck events this May 18, and you'll be entered to win a dream getaway for 2 to London, England!
To find a Fill A Truck event nearest you and for all contest details, visit http://www.diabetes.ca/fillatruck
See you Saturday, May 18!
Are you a true Clothesline 'FAN'?
Do you like the fact that when you donate with Clothesline, you are helping fund world leading diabetes research, send children living with type 1 diabetes to their first summer camp and helping the environment?
Make sure to click the Clothesline Page 'LIKE' button just below the image above this post.
Then hover your cursor over the 'LIKE' button and click 'GET NOTIFICATIONS' - This will ensure you receive special notices and contests from Clothesline all year round.
Did you know that Clothesline has been endorsed by the Federal Minister of the Environment since 2009?
Each year, Clothesline diverts more than 46 million kilograms of clothing and household items from Canadian landfill. This energy savings is equivalent to planting 8 million trees annually or driving a compact car around the globe 41,000 times!
Have peace of mind knowing that when you donate this May 18 at one of more than 75 Clothesline Fill A Truck events nationwide, you are preserving our environment and helping millions of Canadians living with diabetes.
http://www.diabetes.ca/fillatruck
Thank you!
Spring is here and a great time to start cleaning and de-cluttering your home. When you do, remember to schedule a free pick up with Clothesline at diabetes.ca/clothesline or by calling 1-800-505-5525.
We accept gently used clothing, all cloth items, footwear, small household items, kitchenware, tools, toys, games, small electronics including cell phones, laptops and tablets and much more...
Better still, bring your bagged clothing and electronics to one of 75 Clothesline Fill A Truck events this May 18, and you'll be entered to win a dream getaway for 2 to London, England!
To find a Fill A Truck event nearest you and for all contest details, visit http://www.diabetes.ca/fillatruck
See you Saturday, May 18!
Watch for Clothesline's Fill A Truck Event commercial on CP24, Rogers and CTV starting May 6!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yViVdbLjkP0
Donate clothing and small electronics Saturday, May 18 at one of 75 events across Canada and you will be entered for a chance to win a London, UK getaway for two!
To find an event in your community and for contest rules and regulations, visit http://www.diabetes.ca/fillatruck
See you Saturday, May 18!
Donate your unwanted iPhone, Blackberry, Android and tablets at Clothesline portable Collection Boxes across Canada. Pictured here, our new compact collection box is featured at merchants, schools and community centres nationwide. Please call 1-800-505-5525 to find one nearest you.
Better still, bring your small electronic donation (including game consoles, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, cell phones and more), to one of Clothesline's 75 Fill A Truck events on Saturday, May 18, and you'll be entered to win a trip for 2 to London, England!
100 per cent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world leading diabetes research, education, advocacy and programs like D-Camps, which allow children living with type 1 diabetes to attend their first camp, learn about managing their disease and bond with other children like them.
Thank you for your support!
Join us Saturday, April 27th at Rexall, 2540 Postmaster Dr, Oakville, ON, from 9am–4pm.
Come out and help support our continued fight against diabetes by donating your gently used clothing and small household/electronic items. For more information call 1-800-505-5525 as all net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world leading diabetes research, education, advocacy and important programs like D-Camps.
Your donations will also help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. Thank you for your continued support!
This Tuesday, April 23, Clothesline will be announcing it's exciting national event with convenient ways for you to get involved and help make a difference in the lives of the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes.
Beyond de-cluttering your house and helping people living with diabetes, Clothesline has made sure there's a little something in it for you.
Curious? We hope to see you here Tuesday...
The Region of Durham is launching "Reuse Days," which encourage residents to drop off reusuable items for local charities, which of course includes Clothesline. We gladly accept your gently used clothing, small household and electronic items, including cell phones.
Come out and show your support on Saturday, April 20 (9AM-1PM), at the Waste Management Centre (4600 Garrrard Road in Whitby, ON).
100 per cent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world leading diabetes research, education, advocacy and important programs like D-Camps.
Thank you for your continued support!
Check back in with Clothesline next Tuesday, April 23 to find out about our exciting Fill A Truck event on Saturday, May 18. There is an added bonus for our loyal Clothesline donors and we hope to see everyone out as we are looking forward to seeing you.
Let Clothesline help with your Spring cleaning...If you are heading up to the cottage, we will have 70 locations across Canada where you can drop off a clothing, small household or electronic donation...and yes, this includes cell phones.
As always, 100 per cent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Thank you!
Join us Saturday, April 13th at Rona from 9 am – 4 pm at 359 South Service Road, Grimsby, ON.
Come out and help support our continued fight against diabetes by donating your gently used clothing and small household items. For more information call 1-800-505-5525 as all net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world leading diabetes research, education, advocacy and important programs like D-Camps.
Your donations will also help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. Thank you for your continued support!
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 4.5%, or 4 million tons of all waste sent to municipal landfills is comprised of textiles.
Instead of throwing them out, why not donate them to Clothesline where all proceed directly support the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and reduces our environmental footprint.
To schedule your FREE pick-up of gently used clothing, small household and electronic items, visit diabetes.ca/clothesline or call 1-800-505-5525 today.
APRIL 22 is Earth Day!
A great way to get involved is by donated your unwanted iPhone, Blackberry, Android and tablets at Clothesline portable collection boxes across Canada. Pictured here, our new compact collection box is featured at merchants, schools and community centres nationwide. Please call 1-800-505-5525 to find one nearest you.
100 per cent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world leading diabetes research, education, advocacy and programs like D-Camps, which allow children living with type 1 diabetes to attend their first camp, learn about managing their disease and bond with other children like them.
Thank you for your support!
Clothesline wishes everyone a Happy Easter Weekend!
Want to have some fun with the family and teach the kids about the spirit of Easter? You can follow these simple steps in the link below and make a wonderful Easter basket!
http://ow.ly/ixhCF
Did you know that each step of the clothing production process carries the potential for an environmental impact?
For example, conventionally grown cotton, one of the most popular clothing fibers, is also one of the most water- and pesticide-dependent crops. Only 2.4 percent of the world’s arable land is planted with cotton yet cotton accounts for 24 percent of the world’s insecticide market and 11 percent of the sale of global pesticides according to the World Wildlife Fund.
By donating to Clothesline, not only are you helping a great cause to fight diabetes, you are also helping to reduce our environmental footprint so that we can keep our world clean and sustainable.
Join us Saturday, March 30th, in St. Catharines from 9 AM – 4 PM at the Rexall (258 Lake St.)
Come out and help support our continued fight against diabetes by donating your gently used clothing and small household items; for more information call 1-800-505-5525 or visit us at diabetes.ca/clothesline
100 per cent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world leading diabetes research, education, advocacy and important programs like D-Camps.
Your donations will also help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes! Thank you for your continued support!
Whether you're dealing with a new baby or a houseful of teens, there's an app for making your life easier this summer.
There are apps that can help you gain insights into the baby's sleeping patterns, help resolve family conflicts, bond with your family and help you find what you need on a road trip.
For more details, you can go to the link below.
http://ow.ly/iZApr
The city of Ottawa has proposed a by-law that would require clothing donation operators to clearly identify whether or now they are a charity and requires the property owners to maintain the area around the boxes.
This is a great first step in combating rogue clothing donation operators who are collecting cloth donation for their personal gain.
Please see the link below for the full story.
http://ow.ly/iZbwY
Clothesline wishes everybody a happy St. Patrick's Day!!
Did you know that the actual color of St. Patrick is blue?
Green became associated with St. Patrick's Day during the 19th century. Green, in Irish legends, was worn by fairies and immortals, and also by people to encourage their crops to grow.
Have a safe and fun St. Patty's!
Are you not exactly thrilled with the prospect of staying home during March break? Are you looking for fun and inexpensive activities that are great for the whole family?
Why not have a look at the link below for a list of activities happening across Canada
http://ow.ly/iI5tD
Are you a true Clothesline 'FAN'? Make sure to click the Clothesline Page 'LIKE' button just below the image above this post.
Then hover your cursor over the 'LIKE' button and click 'GET NOTIFICATIONS' - This will ensure you receive special notices and contests from Clothesline all year round.
Clothesline's National Fill A Truck Event is back for its 3rd Victoria Long Weekend in a row!
This May 18, come out and support Clothesline's National Fill A Truck event which will be held in more than 70 locations from coast to coast.
Bring your clothing, small household and electronic items on this one day event that makes a tremendous difference in the fight against diabetes and by doing so, also be entered to win amazing prizes (which will be unveiled in the month of April).
Watch for Fill A Truck event information right here on Facebook and at diabetes.ca/clothesline over the next few weeks!
Check out some footage from last year's Fill A Truck
http://youtu.be/DBDhI2RcbHY
With Spring Cleaning around the corner, everyone can use some helpful tricks...here is one from Martha Stewart:
Carry All Apron-
Before you throw out that old kitchen apron, stash your essential spring-cleaning supplies in the pockets and use it as you go from room to room. It will leave your hands free to scrub and polish and you won't have to lug a heavy cleaning bucket around the house.
To create storage compartments, turn up the bottom 12 to 18 inches of a long apron. Determine pocket widths by using the size of your cleaning supplies as guides. Stitch vertically using a sewing machine
Remember, when you have sorted and cleaned your house, give Clothesline a call at 1-800-505-5525 to schedule a FREE pick up of clothing, small household and electronic items. You can also schedule your pick-up online at diabetes.ca/clothesline or find a Clothesline drop box nearest you to donate all cloth items and small electronics (in a separate bag).
100 per cent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world leading diabetes research, education and programs. Thanks to your generosity, last year alone, Clothesline provided $10 million which supported research and programs like D-Camps which sends 1,500 children living with type 1 diabetes to camp to learn how to manage their disease and meet other kids like them.
If the thought of cleaning out of your closet gives you anxiety, how about some tips from Oprah and her organization guru, Adam Glassman.
Rule 1: If you haven't worn something for over two years, get rid of it. "Even if it's pricey," Adam says. "Give it to a friend who will make good use of it. Sell it, donate it, put it on eBay."
Rule 2: If it doesn't fit you anymore, get rid of it. "Hang it up on the door and call it closet art if you want that for inspiration," he says. "But truthfully, by the time someone gets back into a size, it may be out of style."
Rule 3: Don't fantasy dress. Oprah says she bought a lot of purses she thought would be perfect for a lady who lunches, but she never had time to go to lunch. If an item fits the lifestyle you want but not the lifestyle you live, get rid of it.
Rule 4: Everything in your closet should promote joy, beauty and usefulness. "You should feel pretty in it, and you should be comfortable in it," Adam says. "And it should be really practical."
Rule 5: If something brings up a bad memory or has a negative energy around it, purge it. You'll never want to wear something that reminds you of a bad time, but donate it and hope somebody else can enjoy it.
Rule 6: Get rid of duplicates. If you have a ton a of things that look the same, streamline.
Happy cleaning and remember to schedule your FREE pick-up with Clothesline by visiting diabetes.ca/clothesline where you can find all program information or simply call 1-800-505-5525.
