OneSHIRT National Collegiate Clothing Drive Feb. 21-23

Monday, Feb 21-Wednesday, Feb 23, 9 a.m.-Noon
University Lake Building, Room 103

This spring, hundreds of universities and colleges will mobilize thousands of student volunteers to make a difference through the oneSHIRT National Collegiate Clothing Drive to be held on Feb. 21-23. Student volunteers from UAA will collect bags of clothing from residents and students throughout the community and campus to be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

On average, Americans dispose of 68 pounds of clothing per person every year, which represents 4 percent of the solid waste stream in the U.S. In addition, clothing occupies about 5 percent of all landfill space. By donating unwanted clothing to be re-distributed or recycled can make a significant difference in our world.

In addition to the partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the oneSHIRT campaign is also working with Nuru International, an organization that works to end poverty throughout the world. Purchase an official oneSHIRT campaign tee online at sustainUclothing.com/one-shirt and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Nuru International.

If you would like to get involved at UAA either by donating clothing or helping to collect clothing, please contact Kent Spiers at (907) 786-4634, aysustain@uaa.alaska.edu.