As spring blooms, so does an opportunity for change.
This April, the Kinkaid School’s Sustainability Committee is having a clothing drive designed to encourage sustainable choices and cut down on clothing waste.
“This clothing drive is all about collecting clothes that people no longer need right after spring break, a perfect time for a closet reset,” senior Lily Lucas said.
Timed conveniently after spring break, the event offers students and faculty a chance to refresh their wardrobes while making a meaningful environmental impact.
The drive encourages students to donate clothes they no longer wear, creating an easy and practical way to embrace sustainability.
“This initiative not only reduces waste but also makes secondhand shopping more accessible within the school community,” Lucas said.
Within the Kinkaid community, it’s important to the sustainability committee to push people to reuse instead of waste clothes.
“Instead of these clothes piling up in landfills, we’ll be selling them at the beginning of April to encourage reuse. Many people don’t realize that a lot of clothing donated to places like Goodwill ultimately ends up discarded, so we want to ensure these items find a second life locally,” Lucas said.
Lucas shared that her motivation to promote sustainability was sparked by seeing the harsh reality of waste disposal in underdeveloped countries.
“I’ve seen devastating images of landfills overflowing with clothing waste, especially in underdeveloped countries,” she said. “It’s heartbreaking to realize how much of what we consume ends up polluting the planet.”
Beyond this clothing drive, the sustainability committee encourages students to adopt thoughtful donation habits year-round. Researching where to donate clothing can make a significant difference in ensuring items are reused rather than thrown away.
“A good place to donate your clothes in the future is MAM (Memorial Assistance Ministries) because their donations will not end up in landfills, which happens at Goodwill,” she said.
By taking small steps like participating in this drive, the Kinkaid community can collectively work toward a better, cleaner, and healthier future.
