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Act Today for a More Sustainable Future

As part of our commitment to people, planet, and prosperity, local Goodwill organizations help communities extend the life of their usable items by working to help all products go to their highest and best use. Last year, we recovered the value of over 4.4 billion pounds of used goods.

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Sustainability Right Within Your Reach

By shopping secondhand and donating your items to Goodwill, you are doing your part to reduce waste, and we’re doing what we can to ensure your commitment to sustainability goes even further with innovative partnerships and recycling programs.

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Leading the way in reuse

and pioneering circular solutions for nearly 125 years.

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Supporting your local economy

and community through Goodwill’s locally-focused mission

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Reducing waste

by diverting goods that can be reused or repurposed from landfills

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Extending the lifespan

of products so someone else can purchase and use them

Together, We Reduce Waste

At Goodwill, we believe we have an important role in reducing waste and preserving the enormous economic and social value that secondhand goods provide. That’s why local Goodwill organizations are actively forming partnerships with brands, innovators, recyclers, universities and other key stakeholders in the circular economy to develop solutions for materials like textiles, plastics, and glass.

660M lbs. of eletronics are kept out of the waste stream over the past 20 years

Thanks to Goodwill’s Dell Reconnect partnership, millions of pounds of e-waste are kept out of landfills every year.

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4.4B lbs. diverted from landfills

Through resale and recycling, Goodwill recovers billions of pounds of donated goods yearly—fueling programs and reducing waste.

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400,000+ garments tested for recyclability using advanced fiber identification tech

Backed by the largest fiber content database of its kind, Goodwill is building solutions to help turn more unwearable post-retail textiles into raw material for textile recycling.

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Our Sustainability Programs

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Giving Plastic Bags a Second Life

Goodwill Regional Collaboration

Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD and Wilmington, DE

Not every item donated to Goodwill can be resold — but even the bags that items arrive in can make a difference. Most donations to Goodwill come in plastic bags that were once headed for the trash. In 2022, three Goodwill organizations — Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake and Goodwill of Greater Washington — partnered with Trex to give those bags a second life as composite decking. Since then, these three Goodwill organizations have diverted more than 605,000 pounds of plastic from landfills, which equates to more than 54 million plastic bags. The success sparked a nationwide movement: today, 17 Goodwill organizations participate, including eight that joined in 2025. In 2025 alone, they kept nearly 350,000 pounds of plastic bags, more than 31 million bags, out of local waste streams — turning waste into sustainable outdoor living.
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Partnership on Plastics Recycling

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

The Circular Plastics Microfactory represents a bold new model for circular innovation in Arizona. Led by Arizona State University’s Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Services, in collaboration with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona and the City of Phoenix, this partnership is redefining what is possible for community-based materials recovery. The facility converts plastic waste into new materials, including post-consumer hard plastic items that don’t sell at Goodwill. This partnership not only provides skilled job opportunities to the local community, but it’s also expected to save up to 550 tons of plastic from landfills per year.
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Giving Unwearable Denim a New Life

Goodwill Industries of Alberta

Edmonton, AB

RePURPOSE by GW is a product line from Goodwill Industries of Alberta that takes discarded denim and repurposes it into new products, including tote bags and aprons. Re-purposed denim items are made by people with disabilities, creating employment opportunities and keeping denim out of landfills. 
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Transforming Unwearable Textiles to Socks and More

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc

St. Petersburg, FL

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. partners with Osomtex to transform end-of-life textile donations into socks. End-of-life textiles from Goodwill Suncoast are sent to Osomtex in Miami, FL, which turns them into fiber and then spins them into yarn. The yarn is used to create socks that can be found in many Goodwill stores.  Additional sustainable products are also under consideration.
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Giving Unusable Skis and Snowboards a New Life

Goodwill of Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO

Goodwill of Colorado is partnering with Colorado Ski Chairs to divert discarded and unusable skis and snowboards from landfills. The program takes skis and snowboards not suitable for the slopes and turns them into useable chairs and artwork.
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Transforming Unsold Glass Through Tumbling and Upcycling

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan

Muskegon, MI

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan (GIWM) is leading multiple programs to upcycle post-retail glass that isn’t sold within Goodwill retail stores into new products. Introduced in 2023, the Good Glass program takes unsold colored glass and tumbles it into “sea glass” of various sizes and colors, which can be used for craft and DIY projects. This project keeps 5,000 pounds of unsold glass out of landfills annually. In addition, GIWM recycles approximately 85,000 pounds of clear glass every year with its partner American Glass Mosaics, who recycles the glass into beautiful tiles.

The Future Lies in Clean Tech

The U.S. clean energy sector is growing fast, but employers are struggling to find trained talent. The Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator™ bridges this gap through hands-on, certification-based programs in solar, HVAC/heat pumps, and EV charging installation. Launched with Accenture and General Motors, the program connects job seekers to high-growth careers — no degree required.

We’re seeking partners to help scale its impact and expand access to equitable, sustainable employment.

Learn More
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See How Much Good You Can Do

Every item donated leads to less waste and new opportunities for those in need. When you donate goods to your local Goodwill, you help reduce items going to landfills and positively impact Goodwill’s nonprofit job training programs developed for your community. 

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Goodwill in the Spotlight

Read stories of environmental impact, sustainability innovation and the people behind our mission — straight from the newsroom.

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Impact Spotlight

My Goodwill Story – Paul

Advocate
Congress Seeks 2026 Funding Amid Looming Shutdown
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Career Advice
Identifying Professional Development Opportunities
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Thrift Shopping
A Floral Festive Galentine’s Day to Remember
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