Were you aware that UM boasts an impressive 15 residence halls on its campus? Re-Rebs aspires to extend its reach to every single one of these halls in the near future. The goal is to seamlessly integrate clothing donation opportunities into the daily lives of all students, making it incredibly convenient for them to reduce textile waste.

Re-Rebs was initiated within the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College through the Leadership in Public Policy Settings (PPL 373) course led by Dr. Joseph Holland. This project has established a partnership with the Honors College Ambassadors to sustain its momentum, assure its longevity and drive a substantial reduction in textile waste at UM.

A staggering 82 pounds of clothing is discarded by the average American consumer annually. By providing students with easy access to donation bins, we empower them to actively participate in curbing this alarming statistic. Moreover, this initiative serves as an educational platform, relaying the importance of donating clothing back to the university and other communities.

In the early stages of our project, we conducted a survey to gauge the need for Re-Rebs. Our survey garnered an impressive 210 responses. An overwhelming 94% reported that they or their friends discard old clothing instead of donating it. Even more encouraging, 96% expressed a strong inclination to donate if clothing donation bins were available on campus.

A generous donation of $480 will cover the expense of providing a durable steel, anti-theft clothing donation bin for a residence hall. Your contribution serves as a beacon of sustainability, guaranteeing that UM community members will enjoy continued access to these bins for the foreseeable future.