Recycling & Sustainability News
Learn about the social and environmental impacts of recycling while staying updated on the latest news about our Recycling Ambassadors, drop-off locations, rewards, and sustainability trends.
What to Do With Old Bras, According to The New Yorker (and Us)
A few years back, writer Patricia Marx set out to declutter her entire life for a piece called "A Guide to Getting Rid of Almost Everything." She tried selling things online, donating to thrift shops, and tracking down specialty organizations that take items regular charities won't, like art supplies, old mascara wands, and, yes, bras. That's where The Bra Recyclers came in. We were so honored to be named in a national publication for doing exactly what we set out to do back in 2008: give bras a second life instead of a landfill.
The Bra Recyclers Founder Elaine Birks-Mitchell Receives 2026 Circular Arizona Award
The organization has built a national infrastructure that enables individuals, retailers, nonprofits, and businesses to responsibly divert bras and other textiles from the waste stream.
Hair Image Makeup Joins The Bra Recyclers as a Recycling Ambassador in Ohio
Hair Image Makeup joins The Bra Recyclers as a Recycling Ambassador, supporting bra reuse and confidence through online recycling and rewards rooted in lived experience and community care.
L’ivresse Lingerie Joins The Bra Recyclers as a Recycling Ambassador in Vermont
L’ivresse Lingerie joins The Bra Recyclers as a Recycling Ambassador, prioritizing second-life solutions for bras and lingerie while ensuring items that cannot be reused are kept out of landfill through responsible end-of-life practices.
Valentine’s Shopping, With Impact: Recycle Your Bras While You Refresh Your Drawer
This Valentine’s season, there’s an easy way to make space for the new while giving something meaningful a second life.

