Planet Aid

05/06/2026

✨𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝘼𝙞𝙙 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙜 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚🌎 We're almost at the halfway mark of 2026, but there is plenty of year left to explore fun and thoughtful sustainable exhibits in museums, aquariums, art galleries, and botanical gardens.🌷🌱🌸 For example, did you know that the U.S. Botanic Garden is currently presenting a 250th Celebration of America, displaying each flower from every U.S. State and territory.

This is good stuff!👍

These exhibits offer a fun way to dive into sustainability. They’re perfect for anyone looking to learn more or just have a great day out with a mix of education and entertainment.. 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙞𝙣 2026https://hubs.ly/Q04fJRQB0

Let us know your suggestions in the comments.💬

New England Aquarium Natural History Museum, London Maryland Science Center Museum of Life and Science

In 2026, there is a lot to ponder relating to sustainability. Knowledge is power, so Planet Aid Blog compiled a list of 7 exhibits you won't want to miss.

05/06/2026

2026 Earth Day Clothing Drive Diverts Textiles from U.S. Waste Stream https://hubs.ly/Q04fJ2lv0

1.7 million pounds of clothes and shoes donated to Planet Aid during the 2026 Earth Day Clothing Drive.

04/30/2026

Congratulations to our global partner ADPP Guiné-Bissau!

They just launched the first ADPP Apparel store! A new space that is coming to strengthen the circular economy in the country, with good clothing ♻️👗👖👕♻️that’s affordable and accessible.

Here’s the other great part! This initiative represents a new way of creating jobs and supporting ADPP's social development projects.

It’s a marvelous thing when you can help 💪🏾 people and the planet.🌎

04/30/2026

Our latest episode of Sustainable Solutions with Planet Aid is now streaming. We're talking to James Edwards, a recent participant in the People 2 People Volunteers Program through Planet Aid. In this podcast clip, he's talking to us about this unforgettable experience and some of the lasting relationships he's formed with people he met in Malawi.

Watch/Listen to the entire podcast! Links⛓️‍💥 are in the comments.🗣️

DAPP Malawi Richmond Vale Humana Volunteers

James Edwards

04/29/2026

Planet Aid's Team is in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Textile Recycling Expo USA. Fred Olsson, CEO and Wayne Michaud, COO of Planet Aid (far left and far right) are joined in the picture with Drew Weinberg of OVASCO Industries and Joe Hewlett of St. Pauly Textile, Inc.

The Textiles Recycling Expo USA is the first dedicated, free-to-attend exhibition and conference in North America focused exclusively on advancing textile circularity and recycling.

The Federation Humana People to People DAPP Malawi Humana Vintage Latvia Planet Aid Thrift Store HPP-Congo Humana Second Hand Austria Humana Spain Humana People to People in South Africa

04/29/2026

Today is the last day for Planet Aid's Earth Day Clothing Drive. 👕🌍♻️
Share your donation pics and videos with us! We'd love to see you donating at our yellow bins or donation centers.

Thanks to everyone who has dropped off a bag or two. You are helping us to keep usable clothing out of landfills. 🗑️

Keeping textiles circular helps give them a second life♻️, making them available to those who need affordable clothing options. It also helps us fund local and international development projects benefitting people and the planet.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌍

04/28/2026

When installation day comes, we check all the bells and whistles to make sure our Planet Aid donation centers are just right.

Learn more about Planet Aid Donation Centers. Link in the comments.⛓️‍💥

04/27/2026

We’re closing in on the final days of our Earth Day Clothing Drive! Have you donated at one of your local planet Aid bins?

04/24/2026

Smart textiles are designed with electronics embedded into the fabric, and improper disposal is becoming a critical problem in our landfills. Learn more on the latest Planet Aid Blog article: The Menacing Impact of Embedded Batteries in Textiles https://hubs.ly/Q04drscY0

batteries

Clothing with built-in batteries, LED, or other electronic parts is not just textile waste. Without proper disposal, it's a hazard to landfills

04/23/2026

Planet Aid's Elkridge, Maryland team hit the ground with their trash bags in tow for today's Earth Day Cleanup. Here's a glimpse!

04/23/2026

DELAYED BUT NOT DENIED!
The rain may have delayed our Earth Day Cleanup yesterday, but today, Maryland's corporate staff rolled up their sleeves and picked up trash around the area.

Every small step counts. Every small step makes a difference.