Happy Earth Day from Ohio Valley Goodwill!

Today is April 22nd, otherwise known as Earth Day! Earth Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating our beautiful planet and taking action to protect it. All around the world, people gather on Earth Day to educate, volunteer and raise awareness for the many ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and make our planet a better place to live.

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Goodwill is all about Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling

At Ohio Valley Goodwill, protecting our planet is something we strive to do all year long! Since our founding over 100 years ago, we’ve been committed to responsible recycling, as demonstrated through our innovative donate-resale model in our retail stores. As an original pioneer of the ” reduce, reuse, and recycle” movement, every day is Earth Day at Goodwill!

At Ohio Valley Goodwill, we take pride in collecting reusable items and giving them a new purpose, whether it’s through reselling them in our retail stores or by working with local recycling partners to ensure they are recycled responsibly. We’re pleased to say that in 2018 alone, Ohio Valley Goodwill was able to help recycle more than 55 million pounds of donated materials, including clothing, hard goods, cardboard, steel, electronic equipment, and office paper. Diverting as many materials from local landfills as possible is not only good for the environment, but it also keeps our communities clean and beautiful.

Celebrate Earth Day the Goodwill Way!

At Ohio Valley Goodwill, we encourage you to join us in reducing, reusing, and recycling to help save the planet. Just by cleaning out your closet, you can make a big difference! To prevent reusable items from ending up in landfills, donate your unwanted clothing and household goods to Ohio Valley Goodwill instead of throwing them in the dumpster. We make it quick and easy to donate ““ just gather up your stuff and drop it off at one of our convenient donation sites located in and around Greater Cincinnati.

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To further reduce your carbon footprint, shop at thrift stores like Ohio Valley Goodwill instead of buying brand new clothing. You might be surprised at the incredible selection and value you can find when you choose to shop at Goodwill over traditional retailers! Best of all, the dollars you spend at Ohio Valley Goodwill help fund our mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Find your nearest retail store and plan your next Goodwill shopping trip ““  you’ll be doing a good deed for the planet and your community!