Planet Aid

Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothes and shoes and supports international development projects. Its clothes collection boxes can be found across many major metropolitan areas of the United States, helping to save resources and lessen environmental impacts by reducing waste. Planet Aid supports community-based projects that improve health, increase income, aid vulnerable children, train teachers and enhance the overall quality of life for people across the globe. The organization was founded in 1997 and is based in Elkridge, Maryland.