The WasteNot List

Bedding, Curtains, Towels & Fabrics

Items include: sleeping bags, blankets, duvets, pillows, bedding, sheets, linen, towels, curtains, table cloths, black-out material, blinds

Sell or Donate

  • Donate old towels and old bedding to animal shelters.
  • Contact your local veterinary practice and ask if they need any old blankets or towels.
  • If your curtains are still of a good quality, you can sell them online or through some shops.
  • You can sell your second hand goods through websites such as ebayFacebookPreloved and Gumtree.
  • You can donate your unwanted items via websites such as FreecycleFreegle and Freeloved.

Buy or Receive

  • There are many online second hand curtain sellers and shops that sell pre-loved curtains.
  • You can buy second hand goods through websites such as ebayFacebookPreloved and Gumtree.
  • You can receive free items via websites such as FreecycleFreegle and Freeloved.

Recycle

Find your local recycling centre

Get Creative

  • You could make face masks with old bed sheets.
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