February 18 - Bras for a Cause!

Okay Ladies... this one is for you!  I know there are many items that you can recycle, but I never really considered recycling a Bra!  If you are like my wife, you probably have a couple of gently used or never used with the tags still on Bras in your lingerie drawer.  It's a win, win.... if you donate your Bras, then you will have a reason to go out and shop for new. 

Elaine Birks-Mitchell founded The Bra Recyclers in October 2008. "I had about a dozen bras in my drawer with tags on them still," Birks-Mitchell said. She wondered if there mighy be a need in her community. Birks-Mitchell began calling local shelters to see if residents needed bras. Bra Recyclers was born. 


The Bra Recyclers currently have drop-off locations in 11 states and Puerto Rico where women can take their unwanted bras, according to their website. Many drop-off locations are small businesses who support the initiative



The mission of The Bra Recyclers,  is to build an international bra recovery and recycling program that:

1. Raises community awareness on the importance of recovering and recycling bras
2. Become an advocate for deserving women of all ages who struggle with obtaining the basic needs to live, such as something as simple as a bra.
3. Provide an easy way for women to support other deserving women by recycling their used and unused bras.

What Type of Bras Are Needed?

-Bras in good condition; Clasps and straps need to be functional
-All sizes and styles of bras
-Special needs bras, post breast surgery and maternity bras
Note: If bras are new please keep the tags on the bras. Recipients of the bras appreciate knowing the bras they are receiving are new.


Click here to find out which charities The Bra Recyclers partners with.


Get Involved:

How you can help -It is easy for you to recover and recycle all of the old or new bras sitting in your lingerie drawers waiting to be worn by a deserving woman in your community.

Just follow 4 easy steps:
Wash It. All bras should be washed.
Bag It. Fill out Bra Recycling Form.
Box It. Place your bras in a box or large envelope.
Drop It Off or Mail It to:

3317 S. Higley Rd,
Ste 114-441
Gilbert, AZ 85297

Find a Drop Off location

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Source:  http://www.brarecycling.com/