Did you know that you can donate your old clothes to H&M?
H&M Philippines encourages customers to bring and donate their old clothes (whether in good or bad condition) in exchange for store discount vouchers. This is their way of helping lessen the garbage brought about by the fashion industry. After all, fashion is too precious to end up in the landfills.
How to donate?
There is no minimum number of pieces. You just have to fill a paper bag with old clothing (no matter what brand or condition) and bring to any H&M store nationwide.
However, please take note that there is a limit of only 2 vouchers per customer per day regardless of how much clothes you are donating. (Approximately one bag full of clothes is equal to one 15% discount voucher)
If you are curious what does H&M does with these donated clothes, these old garments are collected by their partner, I:Collect. These are then sorted into three categories:
- Rewear – old clothes that are still in good condition and can be resold.
- Reuse – old clothes and textiles that can be reused and turned into other materials like cleaning cloths.
- Recycle – everything else is turned into textile fibers, and used for things like insulation.
The proceeds are donated to H&M Foundation and split between social projects and recycling projects. Also, for every kilogram of garment collected, I:Collect donates 0.02 euros UNICEF Philippines. You can read more about it here.
So, what are you waiting for? It's about time we all get stylish yet responsible Filipino citizens. Whether you are from Manila, Cebu, Davao or Bacolod, you can now donate your old clothes to any H&M branch in the Philippines.
UPDATE: I just donated another bag last August 17, 2018. So, for those who are asking -- yes, this is still ongoing. Also, here's the voucher that they are giving away.
UPDATE: I just donated another bag last August 17, 2018. So, for those who are asking -- yes, this is still ongoing. Also, here's the voucher that they are giving away.
This sounds like a lovely idea. It's great that H & M has thought of this. Clothes, whether old or new, are something that could help a lot of people. I wonder how long this campaign would last. I'll tell my friends.
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DeleteI believe this is an ongoing project. They had it for several years already and not just in the Philippines. Thank you for sharing this to your friends. It is a very practical idea to help our environment.
Is it only in the Philippines? Do they have a project like this in China? I hate to carry all my old clothings only to donate at H&M Philippines. If I can do it in China, then my baggage allowance will be best allocated for something else. I have about 400 kilograms of used and old clothings that needs to be put into good use. Thanks.
DeleteIt is best to get in touch with your local branch in China but according to their website. This is a worldwide campaign.
DeleteDo you know the participating branches? Or do all their branches participate in this?
DeleteIs this still on going? I still have some used clothes to donate.
DeleteThis is a good project by H & M. I support groups and organizations that help protect the environment. I even teach my young kids how they can "be green." I hope this is an ongoing project since I still have a lot of clothes to donate. ;)
ReplyDeleteI believe this is an ongoing project since they had this for some time now.
DeleteIs H&M still doing this? I dont really mind the voichers, I just need to dispose my stuff to free up some storage space
ReplyDeleteHi Marcy!
DeleteYes, this is still ongoing. :)
I have about 3-5 boxes of old clothes. Is H&M doing pick up?
ReplyDeleteYou have to drop it off at the store.
DeleteThis is great, I actually saw the bin on Robinsons Manila. I have a question, before I dispose my old clothes, do I need to ask for assistance so I can get the voucher? Is that the procedure?
ReplyDeleteYes, just inform any store attendant. Usually the cashier near the bin will assist you.
DeleteIs is still ongoing right now?
ReplyDeleteYes, this is ongoing. :)
DeleteDo all H&M branches do this in the Philippines?
ReplyDeleteYes, this is available in all H&M branches in the Philippines.
DeleteHi. Would you know if theyre still doing this? And in Cebu as well?
ReplyDeleteYes, this is still ongoing and available in all branches including Cebu.
DeleteHi. Would you know if this is still ongoing? And in Cebu as well?
ReplyDeleteHi Regil! Yes, this is still ongoing and available in all branches including Cebu.
DeleteHi, any idea if this is still ongoing at least for this month?
ReplyDeleteYes, this is still ongoing. :)
DeleteThis is a helpful information many people cannot get hard finding where they can donate their old clothes.this is a good idea.it will help a lot
ReplyDeleteHi.. would you accept company uniforms?
ReplyDeleteWhere is the nearest place can I donate my old clothes, I am living here in binmaley, pangasinan
ReplyDeleteIs this ongoing?
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so great..! It's like hitting two birds with one stone. I have so many clothes that I'm bot using anymore. And I get so twisted with my decision making whether if I will just throw it or give it to whoever who want it.
ReplyDeleteI want its hitting 4 birds instead of two. (LOL!)
Delete- Help others in need
- Save the environment (less garbage ending in landfills)
- Declutter our homes
- Shopping vouchers
We're cleaning our basement today and i'm really curious if i can donate the old shoes that we have here. Do you think Bacolod City H&M can accept this? ��
DeleteHi! Is this ongoing? July 2019.
ReplyDeleteYes, this is on going. :)
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ReplyDeleteHi! How big should the paper bag be? Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteNo specific size. Any bag will do. :)
DeleteHi! May i ask, is it only H&M products that can be donated?
ReplyDeleteAll items are accepted whether it's from H&M or not. :)
DeleteHi. Do you happen to know if this is still ongoing?
ReplyDeleteHi! Yes, it's still ongoing. :)
DeleteHi! Due to this pandemic, May i know if there is another way of donating my old clothes rather than going to a local store? Like delivering it? And i hope that it is still ongoing!
ReplyDeletePerhaps you can call the branch and ask if that's possible.
DeleteWould like to know if this is still ongoing? I have some old clothes that I want to donate. :)
ReplyDeleteHaven't checked in a while but you can all the nearest H&M branch near you.
DeleteHi, I wonder if you accept all kinds of clothing, like really old clothes, uniforms., etc? thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi! They accept all types of clothing. Even if non-wearable anymore. They recycle the fabric strands.
DeleteThey have Stopped this program [temporarily] - during the pandemic up until now March 13, 2022 - according to Greta an agent I called thru their hotline 180082228888. Their reason is SECURITY and PRIVACY issue? you are kidding me right? Sustainability program like this and efforts in saving our environment is NEVER a security or privacy issue - nor an issue of the Pandemic as you can still observe social distancing/wearing of masks and every store with every customer they entertain have complete vaccination shots already - virus is only spread through droplets and not via clothes in a bag. Recycling must never stop and big companies like them should continue their environmental efforts regardless of any external situation. I am calling for others who are concerned in saving mother earth to urge H&M and other companies NOT to stop or halt programs like this. I am actually very disappointed with how things are now that H&M stopped their sustainability program just because of Security/Privacy reasons. I do not get it
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