Sustainability - Wings Up-Cycled

Wings Up-Cycled

Located in: University Services Building, Room 201

   
Erika in Wings Up-Cycled

Wings Up-Cycled is a free clothing store for all Tennessee Tech students.

This store is an accessible resource for students who may need more clothes or just want to mix up their wardrobe but do not have the finances to do so.  Wings Up-Cycled also helps promote second-hand shopping rather than the alternative of buying from and supporting unethical clothing companies; fast fashion and textile waste are major issues for the environment, you can check out the websites we have linked below to know more.

 

                          

Donating to Wings Up-Cycled

Wings Up-Cycled is a donation-based free store. That means we cannot keep the store up and running if people stop donating. We encourage you to bring extra clothes to us! Not only does this help us stay open, but it is also a good way to practice sustainability in your life!

You can bring donations to Room 201 of the University Service’s building Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

You can Donate

Please Avoid Donating

  • Gently used clothing
  • Shoes
  • Accessories
  • Home Supplies (Lamps, Kitchen Appliances, Decor, etc...)
  • Jewelry
  • Handbags
  • Books and Trinkets
  • Crafts and School Supplies
  •  Undergarments
  • Swimsuits
  • Torn / Damaged / Worn-out Clothing
  • Large Furniture
  • Bedding
  • Towels / Washcloths
  • Broken Appliances and Electronics

Hours of Operation

                                                     Open Monday - Friday, closed during the weekend                                                     

Just let us know you're here! Office of Sustainability is located next door (Room 208)

 

Want to Know More?

Email us at ttugreen@tntech.edu with any questions or check out these awesome resources! Below some articles raising awareness about fast fashion.

The Importance of Sustainable Clothing Manufacturing

Fashion Transparency Index

How to Get Rid of Old Clothing Responsibly

Textile Production Statistics

The Problem of Overconsumption

Fashion Industry Statistics

— 20% of global wastewater comes from textile dyeing

— 92 million tons of clothing-related waste ends up in landfills each year

— Fast fashion produces half a million tons of microplastics each year

— It takes 715 gallons of water to produce one cotton t-shirt

— Nearly 70 million barrels of oil are used to make polyester fiber each year

— The fashion industry is responsible for 8% of carbon emissions

Fashion Industry Statistics

 

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