Orlando
Building stronger communities through textile recycling
Transforming unwanted clothing into environmental and community impact.
Who we are
America in Action is a professional textile recycling organization dedicated to reducing landfill waste while helping businesses, schools, churches and communities take part in environmentally responsible recycling programs.
For nearly two decades we have helped divert millions of pounds of reusable textiles from landfills while creating a cleaner, greener future for our communities.
Our impact
Every pound of clothing collected helps:
How it works
Donate
Drop clothing, shoes, toys and books into any AiA box, any day, any time.
We collect
Boxes are GPS-monitored and serviced on a regular schedule.
It gets a second life
Items are sorted, resold and redistributed, funding our community programs.
Why partner with America in Action
- No cost to your business
- Professionally maintained collection boxes
- Increased community engagement
- Enhanced environmental leadership
- Regular service and maintenance
- Positive public image
- Long-term partnership opportunities
Our commitment
America in Action handles it all. You simply provide a safe location.
Charities we support
We run two main programs. Nationally, we support children with cancer through our partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, helping the children and their families. Internationally, we currently help feed more than 100 families in Venezuela.
The scale of textile waste
Tons of used textile waste generated each year in the United States. The figure has doubled over the last 20 years.
Tons of textile waste generated in 2014, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Tons recycled that year. 3.14 million tons were combusted for energy recovery and 10.46 million tons went to landfill.
Used clothing the average American throws away per person per year.
Ready to give your clothes a second life?
Schedule a free pick-up or host a collection box in your community today.