20/04/2020
So I’m down to my last broken brolly.
Sure, I could order some new waterproof fabrics online to make our wares, but the production of new plastics is not what we’re all about! Sadly due to lockdown however, my usual go-tos for recycling (such as charity shops and ) Are a non option.
So this is a shout out to you! do you live in Hull? Have you been ‘organising’ your neglected cupboards and drawers whilst in lockdown? Frustrated that you can’t take stuff to the charity shop or recycling centre? Want to continue to help those hardest hit, afford to have a period, especially when struggling to buy disposables during lockdown? Are you an all round sweethearted dreamboat?
Can I come take your unwanted stuff off your hands?
Here’s an idea of what we can recycle:
Brollies, anoraks, blackout blind fabric, felt of any kind, baby bibs, towels, sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases, and - many kinds of clothing of non-synthetic (natural fibre) fabrics.
We also wouldn’t be saying no now to your unwanted cotton machine threads, button cotton, spare rotary cutter blades, or sew-on poppers! - only if they’re no longer welcome under the stairs, of course.
Thank you For your solidarity and encouragement today. Keeps us grafting with joy.
- for anyone concerned about Covid-transmission and hygiene through donations: pick-ups will be non-contact, we wait 24 hours before unpacking (the longest the virus is believed to be able to live on fabrics) and your stuff will be washed again before it gets reused.