🌸 Clear Your Clutter for a Cause! 🌸

Are your shelves sagging under the weight of too many knick-knacks and clothes? Feeling the urge to declutter, but not sure where to start? Well, fear not! We've got the perfect solution: Clean for a Cause!

👚 Out with the Old, In with the Sustainable! 👖

Ever considered donating those pre-loved items instead of letting them gather dust? Think about it: while selling on platforms like Vinted and Depop sounds tempting, it can take ages and contributes to those pesky carbon emissions from shipping. 

🌍 Why donate? Here's the lowdown: 🌱

Reduce Carbon Footprint: By donating to clothing banks, you're cutting down on carbon emissions from shipping. Win-win for you and the planet!

Say No to Fast Fashion: Promote a circular economy by keeping those fast fashion giants in check. No more exploiting the environment or underpaying workers!

Boost Your Neighbourhood: Donations to charity shops mean more foot traffic in local communities. It's like giving your neighbourhood a cheers!

Declutter, Destress, Delight: Clearing out your space isn't just about tidying up—it's about improving your mental well-being too. Less clutter, more zen vibes! 🧘‍♂️

💸 Make a Difference, One Donation at a Time! 💖

Did you know that your donations can help fund groundbreaking research? We're talking about saving lives here! Last year alone, the University of Leeds raised over £55,000 worth of donations for the British Heart Foundation. But we're not stopping there—we're aiming higher this year!

🏆 Challenge Accepted: Let's Beat Those Donation Records! 🚀

Shoutout to Lyddon Hall and St Mark's Residences for their impressive donation game last year! Can you help your accommodation clinch the top spot this time around? 

👟 What We're Looking For: 👕

• Shoes
• Trainers
• Winter Clothing

📍 Drop Off Points! 📦

Convenient drop-off locations are scattered around campus, making it easy-peasy for you to offload those unwanted goodies. Check out the map for locations of some bins: University of Leeds BHF Bank Locations

-              Central Village A&C Block, B&D Block

-              The Chaplaincy

-              Charles Morris Hall

-              Devonshire Hall (Chicken Pen & Bike store)

-              Lupton Residences (Main Entrance & Block C)

-              Montague Burton Residences

-              St Marks Residences (Blocks C,H and K)

-              Lyddon Hall (Virginia Road)

There are also drop-off bins located at James Baillie Park and Leodis, so please ask your reception for the locations of these points. 

📅 Save the Date: Winter Break 📅

Can’t take your clothes home with you or stressed about moving out? We know there isn’t a lot of change over time between housing so unload your suitcase by dropping stuff off before the rush! A lot of clothing gets left behind at accommodations and bins can overflow in summer due to moving-out dates. 

🌟 Ready to Make a Difference? 🌟

Grab those bags, clear out your closet, and let's do this! Together, we can clean up, declutter, and make a positive impact on our community and the environment. Clearing out never felt so good!

👇Find out more about the work your donations are funding!👇

• British Heart Foundation research - Our research | Heart and Circulatory Disease - BHF
• Leeds University heart disease work - Residence Life : University of Leeds

By Emily Barker