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I Built A Quality Capsule Closet By Shopping Secondhand — Here’s How You Can, Too

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Like many people during the pandemic-induced shelter-in-place orders, I turned to improving my living space with all of the free time I suddenly found myself with. While many looked to revamping their at-home workspaces or repainting their living room, I cleaned out my clutter-filled closet — and then turned it into a capsule wardrobe.
As a writer that’s been covering fashion trends for years, shopping is not only my favorite pastime but also basically part of my job. Over the years, though, I had managed to collect so much clothing that it was causing me to feel like I was drowning in my own closet. And so, confined to the walls of my apartment, I decided it was time to give my wardrobe a makeover.
While I’ve always tried to keep sustainability in mind when shopping, by buying from ethical brands and shopping secondhand, I was still guilty of making a few fast fashion purchases each season. I often made impulse buys on a whim, which led to a closet full of clothing and accessories I wore once or, worse, never at all. With the pandemic, this became only more apparent: As I wore my new uniform of hoodies and bike shorts during most hours of spring, summer, and fall, my impulse buys gathered more dust in the back of the closet.
Inspired by fashion writer and influencer Stephanie Broek, I decided to create a capsule closet, a tightly curated and streamlined wardrobe made up of quality staples and statement pieces — one that I sourced as sustainably as possible. (I also had a move on the horizon, and my new closet space would be a far cry from the walk-in closet my husband and I were sharing, which I had already taken up 95 percent of.) And so I made a pledge to myself to quit shopping for new pieces entirely, promising to only buy secondhand and vintage pieces going forward.
After a week spent downsizing, a few months of sourcing “new” secondhand pieces, and a new physical closet later, I’m working with a wardrobe that's less than 50 percent of what it used to be, and 100 percent more wearable. Here’s how you can build a capsule wardrobe, too.

Assess what you already own

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The first step in creating a curated closet is assessing the pieces you already own. The idea is to build a wardrobe filled with clothing you’ll wear again and again. With that in mind, take a look at the contents of your wardrobe and decide what doesn't fit that description.
After taking out the pieces you hardly or no longer wear, decide: What can you resell (to make money to reinvest into your new wardrobe), and what can you donate? Bring your items to sell at stores like Buffalo Exchange (which also offers Sell-by-Mail program) or Crossroads Trading, or mail them to be sold virtually at places like thredUP. You can also sell the clothing yourself on platforms like Poshmark, eBay, and Depop.
Before you think of tossing something just because it has a bit of wear and tear, consider taking the time to mend it. “It’s really important to fix nicer, classic items before buying new — for example, resoling a black bootie or fixing straps on a designer handbag,” says Cassandra Dittmer, a sustainable stylist, consultant, and expert. “Shifting your mindset to a place of taking care of what you already own is a powerful way to evolve as a consumer.” Fun fact: One of my favorite shoes is a pair of sculptural Marni sandals (pictured here) that I've gotten cleaned and resoled after finding them secondhand.
For pieces that may seem too far gone to salvage or donate, do some research on where you can bring them to be recycled (do not just throw them away as they’ll end up in landfills). Living in NYC, I drop off my unwanted clothing at donation bins from HELPSY, a textile recycling service that sorts through your old goods and recycles anything unwearable into rags for industrial use. If you don’t have a similar donation bin near you, look at store programs (Reformation, H&M, and Levi’s are just some of the brands that will take clothing from any brand) that will recycle them for you. You can also pay to ship unwanted clothing and textiles to be recycled through programs like TerraCycle.
Once you’ve sorted through what you already have (and hopefully made a few bucks in the process), you’re ready to start rebuilding your wardrobe.

Fill the clothing gaps

Every capsule closet should have a variety of classic pieces that won’t ever go out of style. Think items that have remained staples for the last few decades: trench coats, crisp button-downs, cashmere sweaters, blue jeans, black boots, blazers, etc. “These are the items you can wear any given day from year to year that never look outdated,” says Liisa Jokinen, vintage expert and founder of vintage search engine Gem, a platform that indexes vintage and secondhand items from all over the world (more on it below). “You can never go wrong with these items, and they’re easy to mix with anything. They’ll also save your day when you feel like you have nothing to wear.”
After looking at what remained in your closet, fill in the missing gaps. The good news is that all of these timeless pieces are usually available in excess pre-loved at places ranging from affordable thrift stores to luxury consignment boutiques. Prioritize what you need first by seasons. Did you let go of a bunch of old fast fashion, not-so-warm winter coats ahead of the cold weather? Start by investing in one or two practical coats that work with everything, like a simple trench or understated peacoat.
Getting dressed should be fun, which is why your closet should also include statement pieces. In this case, opening yourself up to vintage can lead to many one-of-a-kind options. “Shopping vintage is one of the best ways to experiment with funky and unique silhouettes,” says Dittmer. “It’s a great way to explore different eras of fashion and boundaries within your own personal style.” But while you should have fun, do think about the wearability of the piece. “I would avoid anything that feels too costume-y, it’s easy to get carried away when you’re shopping secondhand. I try to remind myself, if this piece was new, would I still buy it, or am I only liking it because it’s vintage? I still make sure it’s something I would reach for without the vintage clout.”
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Jokinen recommends opting for statement items like jewelry, blouses, and shoes, or other “small accents that don’t make your whole outfit scream for attention.” This way, you can pair them with the classics you already own. “Think of combining the above-mentioned white blouse with a pair of dangling statement earrings, or blue jeans with a pair of shoes in a bright color.” For Dittmer, it’s all about subtle statement details, “like a pearl button or unique scallops.”
Of course, this doesn’t always have to be the case. If you find the perfect vintage floor-length sequined dress — something you probably wouldn’t wear every day, but you know you’d wear time and time again over the years — by all means, go for it, so long as it’s not an impulse purchase. My rule of thumb is: If I see something amazing in a shop or online that I can’t stop thinking about for a week or two, it’s worth buying. “The important thing to consider when shopping for statement pieces is that they should be purchased just as thoughtfully as your classic pieces,” says Dittmer.

What to invest in

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Owning a high-quality wardrobe doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend a fortune. Thanks to shopping vintage and secondhand over the years, I have amassed a collection of built-to-last pieces I would have never been able to afford new.
That said, there are some things worth investing in — things you’ll be able to wear for literally decades to come, or easily resell when you're done with them. “Anything from Chanel to Hermès, to Gucci — those are the pieces you can always resell. Not necessarily for profit, but you won’t lose out on all your money,” points out Jokinen.
A few months into quarantine, I fell in love with a vintage Gucci Boston bag that I found on The RealReal. Despite it being older with a bit of wear and tear, it was still in good condition. It was pricier than I wanted it to be, but I knew it would last me, as long as I took care of it, and be worth it in the end. Not only was it a classic style — a medium-sized barrel shape with two top handles — but modern iterations of this style still make their way down current Gucci runways. Even at a higher price than some of my other purchases this pandemic, I still ended up paying a quarter of what these bags go for today.
Labels aside, there are a couple of wardrobe staples that are worth spending your hard-earned cash on to ensure that they last season after season; according to Dittmer, “investing in quality shoes, denim, and basics is a good place to start.”
On the other hand, there are some items that aren’t worth shelling out for that you can easily score at a wallet-friendly price (and without running to your local Zara), such as trendier styles that probably won’t be as in-demand a year from now. “Most of the current trends are so easy to shop secondhand, as fashion is largely inspired by past decades,” says Jokinen. “Things go in circles. Plus, by shopping trends secondhand, you can create your own interpretation of them and stand out, which is the fun part!”
For example. one trend that’s been having a moment for a few seasons is the puff sleeve dress. Why spend on a pricy designer item — or a cheap fast fashion duplicate — when you can find plenty of show-stopping pieces straight from the ‘80s? Not only will they be one of a kind, but as Jokinen points out, the quality of pieces over 20 years old is much higher than of clothes produced today, so they’ll last you much longer. That said, do look at what the item is made from when deciding on a purchase. “I would avoid cheap and synthetic fabrications and focus on natural fibers,” says Dittmer.
Still, if you really want to buy something of-the-moment from a buzzy contemporary brand, it’s possible to do so secondhand. There are plenty of people selling their gently worn pieces on platforms like Vestiaire, Depop, and Series. That’s where I’ve managed to nab pristine Orseund Iris knits and a Stand Studio coat without having to drain my savings account. It just might take you longer to find the exact piece you want.

Where to shop secondhand

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With our ability to shop in person limited due to the pandemic, there's no longer the thrill of the physical hunt — digging through rack after rack in an overstuffed secondhand shop. However, we can thank the internet gods for giving us access to vintage and consignments from all over the globe and the ability to search exactly what we’re looking for. My new favorite way to shop is through Gem, a platform that aggregates a whopping 30 million products through major luxury designer consignment retailers, online marketplaces like Etsy and eBay, as well as thousands of independent vintage shops. Another great platform is Thrilling, an online marketplace that sells goods from over 130 small vintage stores across the U.S. Compiling an assortment of designer and no-name vintage, it offers a wide range of price points and highlights Black-owned vintage businesses.
For specific designer labels, whether a vintage handbag or something from a contemporary brand, I love shopping on The RealReal, Vestiaire, Heroine. Platforms like Depop, ThredUp, and Poshmark are also great for more affordable brands.
There are also plenty of independent vintage e-commerce stores to choose from. Personally, I love The NXCVintage Shop for in-your-face colors and prints, Mirth Vintage for neutral wardrobe staples, Berriez for a size-inclusive assortment of colorful statement pieces, The Break for an incredible curation of quality shoes and bags, and Singulier MTL for chic ‘60s and ‘70s retro wares.
Months after beginning this journey, my closet is much more cohesive, and it takes me significantly less time to get dressed. Despite reducing what I owned by 50 percent, I feel like I now have more options because I have pieces that are more wearable and can be mixed and matched together in a number of ways.
I constantly reach for my classics: the vintage men’s blazers I’ve had for years, my newly downsized collection of denim, basic turtlenecks and tees for layering, Dr. Martens boots, and a vintage burgundy Helmut Lang trench coat my husband scored for me a while back. While filling the gaps, I’ve added a tan leather trench, a handful of plain men’s button-downs, and a vintage leather blazer à la Nanushka into the mix. Next on my list are a simple leather skirt and a pair of high-rise trousers.
In terms of statement pieces, I still cherish my collections of vintage long-sleeve maxi dresses and colorful mini bags, as well as a pair of vintage platform Prada boots and the aforementioned Marni sandals. However, some of my favorite statement items I own were pandemic purchases: the floor-length logo-covered Fendi winter coat of my dreams, a leather Zayna Bayne harness bra, a satin bustier, and a chunky chain link necklace — all secondhand purchases.
While I’ve taken the pledge to quit shopping new for the time being, does that mean I’ll never buy another new thing, ever again? Likely not, but, the next time I do choose to, I’ll be much more mindful about what I’m purchasing and who I’m supporting. From brands upcycling deadstock fabrics to ones that have adopted a circular fashion model, there are plenty of small, independent brands, who are trying to combat fashion waste, to turn to should I fail to find something secondhand. “We have so much access to wonderful clothing that I now prioritize brands that are transparent and ethical and that deserve my investment,” confirms Dittmer.
Ultimately, when building a sustainable capsule closet, it’s about starting with what you have in your current closet and changing your consumption habits to be more mindful in the future. Think through each purchase, whether it's secondhand or from a sustainable label, and make sure it’s something that you’ll wear after the current season comes to an end. Most importantly, take care of the clothes you wear so that you can keep wearing them — and so that someday, someone else can, too.
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I Built A Quality Capsule Closet By Shopping Secondhand — Here’s How You Can, Too

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image.png Like many people during the pandemic-induced lockdown orders, I turned to improving my living space with all of the free time I suddenly found myself with. While many looked to revamping their at-home workspaces or repainting their living room, I cleaned out my clutter-filled closet — and then turned it into a capsule wardrobe. As a writer that’s been covering fashion trends for years, shopping is not only my favourite pastime but also basically part of my job. Over the years, though, I had managed to collect so much clothing that it was causing me to feel like I was drowning in my own closet. And so, confined to the walls of my apartment, I decided it was time to give my wardrobe a makeover. While I’ve always tried to keep sustainability in mind when shopping, by buying from ethical brands and shopping secondhand, I was still guilty of making a few fast fashion purchases each season. I often made impulse buys on a whim, which led to a closet full of clothing and accessories I wore once or, worse, never at all. With the pandemic, this became only more apparent: As I wore my new uniform of hoodies and bike shorts during most hours of spring, summer, and fall, my impulse buys gathered more dust in the back of the closet. Inspired by fashion writer and influencer Stephanie Broek, I decided to create a capsule closet, a tightly curated and streamlined wardrobe made up of quality staples and statement pieces — one that I sourced as sustainably as possible. (I also had a move on the horizon, and my new closet space would be a far cry from the walk-in closet my husband and I were sharing, which I had already taken up 95 percent of.) And so I made a pledge to myself to quit shopping for new pieces entirely, promising to only buy secondhand and vintage pieces going forward. After a week spent downsizing, a few months of sourcing “new” secondhand pieces, and a new physical closet later, I’m working with a wardrobe that’s less than 50 percent of what it used to be, and 100 percent more wearable. Here’s how you can build a capsule wardrobe, too.

Assess what you already own

image.png The first step in creating a curated closet is assessing the pieces you already own. The idea is to build a wardrobe filled with clothing you’ll wear again and again. With that in mind, take a look at the contents of your wardrobe and decide what doesn’t fit that description. After taking out the pieces you hardly or no longer wear, decide: What can you resell (to make money to reinvest into your new wardrobe), and what can you donate? You can also sell the clothing yourself on platforms like Poshmark, eBay, and Depop. Before you think of tossing something just because it has a bit of wear and tear, consider taking the time to mend it. “It’s really important to fix nicer, classic items before buying new — for example, resoling a black bootie or fixing straps on a designer handbag,” says Cassandra Dittmer, a sustainable stylist, consultant, and expert. “Shifting your mindset to a place of taking care of what you already own is a powerful way to evolve as a consumer.” Fun fact: One of my favourite shoes is a pair of sculptural Marni sandals (pictured here) that I’ve gotten cleaned and resoled after finding them secondhand. For pieces that may seem too far gone to salvage or donate, do some research on where you can bring them to be recycled (do not just throw them away as they’ll end up in landfills). Living in NYC, I drop off my unwanted clothing at donation bins from HELPSY, a textile recycling service that sorts through your old goods and recycles anything unwearable into rags for industrial use. If you don’t have a similar donation bin near you, look at shop programs (Reformation, H&M, and Levi’s are just some of the brands that will take clothing from any brand) that will recycle them for you. You can also pay to ship unwanted clothing and textiles to be recycled through programs like TerraCycle. Once you’ve sorted through what you already have (and hopefully made a few bucks in the process), you’re ready to start rebuilding your wardrobe.
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Consumer-Obsessed Innovation: Dive Into the CGSM 2020 Agenda

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This year’s Consumer Goods Sales and Marketing Summit is dialed-in to the business concerns that are top of mind for CG and retail marketing executives: collaboration, transformation and monetization. Finding success in all of these areas requires companies to put the consumer at the center of everything they do, which is why the theme of this year’s virtual event is Consumer-Obsessed Innovation. Packed into two days of keynotes, panels and workshops on Dec. 8-9, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and network with speakers and peers, all conducted on an interactive and engaging virtual platform. As you make your plans to win in 2021, register for CGSM 2020 to learn how to thread Consumer-Obsessed Innovation throughout your business. Highlights from the agenda are below, and you can see the full lineup here.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8

 

OPENING KEYNOTE: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS; TAPPING INTO INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

Moderator: Tim Denman, Editor-in-Chief, CGT Panelists: Tom Szaky, Founder and CEO, TerraCycle Giles Bolton, Responsible Sourcing Director, Product Quality, Tesco Maxence de Royer, Vice President Strategy, Business Development & Sustainability, Nestlé Every major undertaking takes a village. This is especially true when it comes to making more meaningful and lasting connections along the consumer journey. Moreso now than ever, consumers want to make purchases that are purposeful, and to better understand their behavior, retailers and CG brands need to work closer together to meet these evolving demands. By breaking down external silos — and using technology in innovative and authentic ways — brands, retailers and consumers can benefit from partnerships that are stronger than ever.

GEORGIA-PACIFIC PUSHES THEIR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY THROUGH CO-INNOVATION

Speakers: Chad Watson, Director of Digital Core Process, Georgia-Pacific Peter Charette, Global Solution Owner – Consumer Products, Consumer Products IBU Georgia-Pacific has a clear strategy to stay on the cutting-edge of technology within the consumer products industry. Learn how Chad Watson leveraged SAP through co-innovation on addressing an industry pain point of trade claims management with SAP’s intelligent trade claims management (ITCM). Uncover his experience and outlook on future co-innovation opportunities with SAP’s industry cloud.

LESS IS MORE: HOW TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATES AND MONETIZES BRAND INTELLIGENCE

Speaker: Franck Sarrazit, Principal Consultant, Brand Experience, Qualtrics Traditional approaches for gathering consumer insights are often complex, time consuming and expensive, and rarely yield actionable data. They can also be inaccurate, with the gap between reality and research findings growing. With the COVID crisis, the need to challenge the status quo and think about new ways of doing things more efficiently is accelerating. Technology enables companies to unify multiple data sources for a simplified, actionable view. The result is a clear and quantitative understanding of what drives brand growth, and a higher return on the market research investment.

REVENUE GROWTH MANAGEMENT (RGM) SHARE GROUP MEETING

Speakers: Gabriele Plate, Client Services Director, EMEA for UpClear Rajeev Prabhakar, Client Services Director, Americas for UpClear In this session led by UpClear, the RGM Share Group will review the CPG RGM framework and its continuum. We will then dive specifically into integrated business planning and consensus forecast and explore organizational maturity. It is at this stage in the promotion planning lifecycle when alignment from sales, finance, and supply chain are most critical, as they drive commercial plans. Participants in the Share Group will assess their organization maturity on that journey and outline next steps on their roadmap.

CLOSING KEYNOTE: FROM THE FRONTLINES OF CONVENIENCE: HOW TO 'WIN WITH WINNERS'

Speaker: Yesway, CMO, Derek Gaskins Bringing together disjointed teams is a major undertaking, especially during a pandemic. Mix in mergers and acquisitions, and you have another level of complexity that can create a siloed approach to sales and marketing. In this session, we will hear from the frontlines of convenience stores as Yesway’s CMO Derek Gaskins shares how he has brought his passion of data, analytics and loyalty programs to the organization. He will explore how integrating people, process and technology has allowed Yesway to scale at breakneck speed. The Yesway team is laser-focused on the consumer, collaborating with supplier partners, and breaking down sales and marketing silos to build the nimble organization of the future. Learn how they maximized their marketing efforts in the age of disruption.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9

 

OPENING KEYNOTE: CG BRANDS LEADING FROM THE FRONT WITH E-COMMERCE

Moderator: Cheryl Perkins, Founder & CEO Innovationedge LLC, Panelists: Lee Bogner, Global eCommerce Leader - Enterprise Digital Commerce Architecture and Strategy, Mars Claudia Fenske, Director of eCommerce Sales, WD-40 Company Surabhi Pokhriyal, Global Director E-Commerce Acceleration, Johnson & Johnson E-commerce has taken on a new sense of urgency in 2020 as brands turn to DTC to get products into consumers’ hands quickly and seamlessly. But e-commerce success is easier said than done; companies must build a collaborative team that is able to maximize growth as commerce blurs the distinction between brands, retailers, media and advertising. This panel discussion will explore the talent, technology and organizational structure necessary to win in digital and provide a behind-the-scenes look on how to develop an e-commerce strategy that produces results.

HOW WHIRLPOOL ACHIEVES ITS PERFECT STORE AMBITIONS

Speakers: Mauro Gaeta, Go-to-Market Solution Architect, Whirlpool EMEA Simon Dechent, Global Market Development Lead for Consumer Products Sales Applications, SAP Consumer products companies can no longer rely on the strength of their brand alone. In order to connect with modern consumers and build customer loyalty, they need to deliver the right products at the right place and time. Whirlpool, one of the world’s largest household appliance manufacturers, will share how they create the perfect store with intelligent sales tools that turn its sales reps into trusted advisors. Mauro Gaeta and Simon Dechent will discuss market trends in the consumer products industry go-to-market in traditional and modern trade; challenges Whirlpool faces in today’s retail environment; and the benefits seen, including increased sales rep productivity and improved store performance. Join us to learn about best and next practices to achieve a perfect store vision.

LET’S GET TOGETHER: CONSUMER PRODUCT BRANDS ARE MOVING CLOSER TO CONSUMERS

Speakers:  Paul Smith, Vice President of Sales, South Market Unit, SAP Sunny Neely, Senior Solution Manager, Consumer Products, SAP Getting closer to the consumer has never been more important. This session brings trends, insights and a handy DTC playbook that shares how DTC digital natives behave differently. It will explore why understanding evolving un-met needs and real-time, hyper-personalized trust-based engagement is a must for consumer product brands; why DTC commerce platforms need to have a low total cost of ownership; how smart innovations for remote selling matter; and how to fulfill to the last mile successfully while offering consumers an A+ experience.

WORKSHOP: WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK FROM DTC? DOING WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS DONE, WON’T GET YOU WHAT YOU ALWAYS GOT

Speakers:  Paul Smith, Vice President of Sales, South Market Unit, SAP Shady Ghattas, Global Director, Consumer Products Go To Market, Sales & Solution Strategy, SAP The DTC landscape has been completely transformed with channel shifts, buyer behavior changes, evolving un-met consumer needs, digital customer acquisition and engagement, and the emergence of new challengers. What are the drivers, inhibitors, enablers and measures of success that enable a DTC business to expand and enhance? This interactive Mural workshop brings together practitioners and peers and dives deep into the evolving DTC landscape. Explore why DTC is relevant, why engaging with it could drive breakthrough business outcomes and ensure a positive customer experience, and how to define and measure DTC success. In addition, workshop participants will identify and explore DTC barriers, including customer acquisition, capturing first-party data, and subscription churn and how to overcome them.

CLOSING KEYNOTE: CONSUMER-OBSESSED SMBS 

Moderator: Alarice Rajagopal, Senior Editor, CGT Panelists: Ekta Chopra, Chief Digital Officer, e.l.f. Beauty Joel D. Warady, President, Catalina Snacks Inc. Dan Klein, Chief Executive Officer, Tiesta Tea Company Building meaningful, long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with consumers is the heart and soul of the consumer goods industry, as well as the catalyst for both technological innovation and strategic investment. This panel will highlight how leading small- to midsized CG brands that have embedded consumer obsession throughout the organization are able to leverage that consumer-first mindset to lead from the front with innovative sales and marketing strategies.
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Keep Knoxville Beautiful participating in 3 Terracycle programs

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Keep Knoxville Beautiful is participating as an official collection point for three Terracycle recycling programs.
According to a release, Keep Knoxville Beautiful is expanding its efforts to reduce waste and promote recycling by enabling the community to recycle hard to recycle items.
The recycling bins will be out Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all day and night on the weekends, weather permitting.  
Accepted items include:
  • All Bimbo Bakeries brands bread bags. People should make sure there are no crumbs left in the packaging to prevent unwanted pests.
  • All Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic brands flexible plastic packaging (i.e. bags, pouches, liners, and wraps). People should make sure there are no crumbs left in the packaging to prevent unwanted pests.
  • Colgate Local: People can recycle all brands of used or empty oral care products and packaging, including toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes, dental floss containers, mouthwash bottles, etc. Do not include any electric toothbrushes, battery toothbrushes, and/or their parts.
Accepted items can be brought to the Keep Knoxville Beautiful office at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum at 2743-B Wimpole Avenue in Knoxville. The office is located just behind the Visitors Center above the garage.
Once the collection bins are full, officials will ship the recyclables to Terracycle for recycling.
You can find more information about the Terracycle recycling program at http://www.keepknoxvillebeautiful.org/recycling.  
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Amika x TerraCycle Announce Recycling Program

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Amika, a line of cruelty-free hair care products and tools, has announced its partnership with TerraCycle to create a nationwide recycling program. Related: Bliss x TerraCycle Debut Recycling Program Through the recycling program, consumers can send in Amika hair care packaging including tubes, bottles, trigger heads, complex closures and tinted glass to be recycled for free. Once collected, the packaging is cleaned and melted into hard plastic that can be remolded to make new recycled products. In addition to the program, for every shipment of Amika packaging waste sent to TerraCycle, collectors earn points that can be donated to a non-profit, school or charitable organization of their choice. Chelsea Riggs, Amika’s brand president, said, “Amika products were kind and clean before it was a thing. Cruelty-free, clean hair care formulations in recyclable packaging have guided our product innovations since the beginning. What it means to be truly sustainable has evolved with new technologies, and we made a pledge to take steps in reducing our impact on the environment. Our vision is to eventually have fully closed-loop production of our packaging. By partnering with TerraCycle we can guarantee our product packaging will see a new life and not compromise our planet.” TerraCycle CEO and founder Tom Szaky said, “The launch of the Amika recycling program represents a unique opportunity for consumers to divert waste from landfills. Together, we are making it simple to be a friend to the planet and have a positive impact on the environment for future generations."
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Coronavirus : Des initiatives mais des millions de déchets… Faut-il croire au recyclage des masques jetables ?

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RECYCLAGE TerraCycle, Elise ou encore Plaxtil… Plusieurs entreprises spécialisées dans les déchets se sont lancées ces derniers mois dans la collecte et le recyclage des masques jetables utilisés contre le Covid. Une mission perdue d’avance au regard de l’ampleur du gisement ?
  • Depuis quelques semaines, l’entreprise TerraCycle déploie des boîtes dédiées à la collecte des masques chirurgicaux utilisées dans des magasins Carrefour d’Ile-de-France et de Belgique.
  • Ils sont ensuite transformés en granulés plastiques, matière recyclée qui peut entrer dans la composition de divers nouveaux objets. Le groupe Elise, mais aussi Plaxtil, tentent de mettre en place des filières similaires en France.
  • Mais pour l’ONG Zero Waste France, le gisement de déchets que représentent ces masques est trop grand pour créer une filière de recyclage à l’échelle nationale. La priorité est bien plus d’opter pour les masques réutilisables.
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Black Friday 2020 Hours, Sales At Assembly Row

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image.png SOMERVILLE, MA — Shopping is different in 2020, but Black Friday is still on in Massachusetts. For many struggling retailers, the holiday shopping bonanza is as important as ever.
Patch has compiled Black Friday hours and deals for stores at Assembly Row. There are also scores of small businesses to support locally. Check out Patch's Massachusetts local businesses information resource center here. Most retailers, including those in the shopping centers below, are closed on Thanksgiving due to the state's blue laws. But all plan to reopen for Black Friday, Nov. 27.
While the list below indicates general shopping hours, some individual retailers open earlier or later on Friday. Call before shopping.

Hours

See below for special store hours and deals! Assembly Row center hours are 10am-9pm.
  • Brooks Brothers: 8am-9pm
  • Le Creuset: 8am-8pm
  • Fragrance Outlet: 8am -9pm
  • Polo Ralph Lauren: Black Friday 5am-10pm

Deals and Sales

All She Wrote Bookstore 11/27/20
  • $10 paperbacks, $15 hardcovers, and an extra 10% off if you buy 3 or more bargain books. This offer will also be extended to our online customers using the code "BlackFriday10" to receive the additional 10% off our discounted book selection featured on allshewrotebooks.com.
11/28/20
  • BF sales continue on Small Business Saturday. Plus, spend $100 or more $100 or more in-store, we will be offering a free gift with purchase.
Brooks Brothers
11/20/20 - 11/30/20
  • 50-70% off entire store
  • Gifts starting at $19
  • Shirts $29
  • Suits $299
Clark's Outlet
11/19/20 - 12/2/20
  • 60% off your purchase + clearance styles just $9.98!
Converse 11/19/20 - 11/30/20
  • Buy one, get one 75% off
  • Plus shop the following deals on clothing and accessories
    • All Clearance Fleece: $19.99
    • All Clearance Tees: $5.00
    • Socks: Buy One, Get One 50% Off
    • All Bags: $19.99
    • Clearance Laces: 4 for $1.00
Columbia 11/19/20 - 12/02/20
  • Spend $100 11/1/20 - 12/120 & get $20 12/2/20-12/24/20
  • Early Black Friday deals on now
    • Insulate jackets starting at $59.99
    • Winter boots starting at $89.99
    • Fleece starting at $16.99
    • $100 off intercharge jackets
Express 11/20/20-12/1/20
  • Black Friday starts now: 50-70% off everything + doorbusters
  • Women's
    • $24+ Jeans
    • $89 Outerwear
    • $29 Sherpas
    • $15+ Tops
    • $19+ Sweaters
    • $19 Dresses
    • $45 Faux Fur
    • $49 Puffer Jacket
    • $19 Shorts + Sweatshirts
  • Men's
    • $29 Jeans
    • $89 Outerwear
    • $29 Sherpas
    • $8 Tee
    • $10 Polos
    • $15 Waffle Shirts
    • $19 All Dress Shirts
    • $89 Tux jackets
    • $19 Shorts + Sweatshirts

Fragrance Outlet 11/26 - 11/30 Buy one get one up to 50% off
  • Discounted fragrances at $15 with any purchase
    • Gift with purchase of $199 or more, receive a pair of sterling silver and CZ earrings, a $39 value*
    • Gift with purchase of $149 or more, receive a 18k rose gold plated titanium necklace with CZ perfume bottle, a $49 value
Francesca's 11/22 - 11/28
  • Black Friday is HERE: Shop Early & SAVE Up To 50% Off Throughout The Store Including ALL Clearance NOW $10 & Under!
J. Crew Factory 11/24/20 - 12/1/20
  • 60-70% off storewide + extra 70% off clearance

Le Creuset Black Friday sale 11/2-11/26
  • Spend $200, get 30% off
11/28/20 - 1/3/21
  • 35% off storewide
Levi's 11/21/20-12/1/20
  • 50% Off Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear & Accessories
  • Graphics Tees for $9.99 each
Polo Ralph Lauren 11/23 - 12/1
  • Store Savings Event! 50% Off* All Apparel * Excludes Polo Bear Apparel, Ralph's Coffee Products, Clearance, and Philanthropic Merchandise
  • Exclusive Product 25% Off Accessories, Home, Fragrance, Footwear, and Sleepwear
Yankee Candle 11/23/20 - 11/29/20
  • Buy 3, Get 3 Free Almost Everything
  • 40% off all WoodWick® Ellipse Candles. Now $17.70, reg. $29.50 ea.
  • 75% off Snowman and Owl Woodland Critter Jar Candle Holders, reg. $30 ea.
11/24/20 - 11/29/20
  • Festive Fragrance Lover's Tote – only $30 with $30 purchase. $100+ value!
11/26/20 - 11/27/20
  • $5 Small Tumbler Candles, reg. $12.50 - $17 ea. Limit 5. Save over 70%!
Personalized Candles: Personalize yours in store in minutes, just $5 per candle. See store for details. Terracycle: 50% off any regular priced product with the return of any YC product. 1 item per daily visit. Coupon redeemed same day as product return. No coupon stacking. No limitations by weight or product form on what can be returned. Most national retailers are doing their best to curb crowds this year as coronavirus cases surge in most states. Many are putting in action alternative strategies — such as extending availability of online "doorbuster" deals and offering curbside pickup and delivery — in order to keep shoppers and employees safe. "We'll still find steep discounts the day after Thanksgiving," Sara Skirboll, a retail and shopping expert with RetailMeNot, told The Associated Press. "But for 2020, Black Friday is not the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season. It's already underway, and so are the deals." Last year, U.S. households spent an average of $511 on gifts during the winter holiday shopping season, according to Deloitte, a consultancy firm. This year, that number is projected to be about the same, with one notable uptick. According to AP, the National Retail Federation projects more than 60 percent of consumers plan to purchase the majority of their holiday items online, compared with 56 percent last year. If you are planning to shop in person, do your best to be prepared, Skirboll said. "If you are someone who really enjoys strolling through store aisles and browsing to find the right gift, you may need to readjust your thinking," Skirboll said. "If you must go out in public to shop, create a list before heading to the store, and get in and out as quickly as possible." To avoid overspending on holiday gifts, it's important to make a list, set a budget and stick to it. Also, know your shopping triggers. For example, many people can't resist a sale. But not all bargains are created equal, and shoppers should be wary of the "buy more, save more" types of deals. "You think you are getting a better value when you see $10 off $50 or $20 off $50, but it's the same percent discount, so don't let that discount claim make you spend more," consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch told CNBC.
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Edinburgh museum using waste boxes to recycle PPE

TerraCycle TC Include UK Zero Waste Boxes zero waste box ZWB PPE PPE ZWB
The National Museums of Scotland are recycling disposable face masks which could otherwise end up in landfill or be littered on streets. The Edinburgh-based museum is using a solution for PPE which isn’t recyclable through conventional facilities, giving them a new life. The TerraCycle collection system is via Zero Waste Boxes which encourage people to dispose of PPE instead of throwing the items away. When full, the boxes are returned for processing and the collected waste is cleaned and melted into pellets. The material can be used to manufacture products including outdoor furniture, plastic shipping pallets, decking, watering cans, storage containers, bins, and tubes for construction..
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