Clothes recycling has become a popular practice across the globe, and Malta is no exception. However, a group of individuals believes that the current system of clothes recycling in Malta is not effective, and they aim to change that. Instead of exporting the clothes abroad or sending them to landfills, they plan to collect used clothes, shoes, and toys in good condition and give them back to the local community in need. Their primary focus will be on elderly people in care homes, children in orphanages, and young families who are struggling financially.

The project’s main objective is to keep used clothes in good condition in the country and help local people in need. The group believes that there is a demand for such a service in Malta, and they plan to do this voluntarily, with no profit involved. The challenge they foresee is how to inform people about their services of picking up unwanted clothes from their homes and distributing them to people in need.

The project will involve three different aspects: the donators of used/unwanted clothes, the receivers – people in unfortunate social/economic situations, and the waste reduction. The group plans to meet the donators in person, explain the project in detail, and assure them that their clothes will be given to those in need in Malta. They will also visit the receivers regularly to ensure they always have decent clothes to wear and ask them to create thank-you cards or letters to give back to the donators.

The group aims to involve participants aged 18 to 30, who will most likely be students wanting to gain experience in a non-profit organization. They will learn effective teamwork, communication skills, organization skills, and project management basics. The experience will also allow the participating students to understand how important non-profit organizations are to society and how volunteering can make one a better person.

The main purpose of this project is to keep recycled clothes in the community and help vulnerable members of society. The group believes that by doing so, they can make a difference in the community and change the way locals and ex-pats recycle their clothes. By involving young adults in the project, they hope to inspire future projects and create a more caring and compassionate society.