Repurpose Your Possessions
Working to Protect the Environment with Every Donation
Donations Make a Difference
Donating unwanted items to Triad Goodwill frees up space in your home and keeps those items out of our local landfills. Our No. 1 priority is to resell the items you donate and to use that money to help propel our mission. However, we recognize that not every item that is donated can be sold, and we work hard to ensure they are recycled or reused.
In 2024-2025:
pounds of product was diverted from landfills
pounds of e-waste was recycled
pounds of cardboard was recycled
LIVE GREENâ„¢
The Sustainability Champion Award recognizes outstanding businesses and community organizations that foster sustainability awareness, literacy, and action through inclusive partnerships. Triad Goodwill plays a strong role in advancing recycling and fostering community economic resilience by integrating environmental stewardship with our core mission of workforce development.
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TUMBLEDâ„¢
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is thrilled to announce the launch of their new recycling initiative, Repurposed™ By Triad Goodwill and the line’s introductory product, Tumbled™ by Goodwill. Tumbled™ is craft glass made from 100% donated recycled material from Triad Goodwill Retail Stores. The soft and smooth glass is reminiscent of sea glass and can be used in jewelry making, crafting, and so much more! Tap here to learn more!
Sustainability
What are the 4 Rs?
Reduce.
Slow down the fast fashion craze by thrifting for your next outfit or wardrobe update.
The average American throws away 80 pounds of clothing a year.
Reuse.
Reduce the use of precious resources by donating unwanted items so they can be used a little longer.
The fashion industry is the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply.
Repurpose.
Amazing things can be created from repurposed or upcycled goods.
The internet is a great source for creative upcycling ideas.
Recycle.
We all know that thrift finds are one-of-a-kind. Create a style that is all your own with clothes and accessories that belonged to someone else.
The market for second-hand fashion is expected to grow 185% In the next 10 years.
Upcycled Fashion: A Fall Project Portfolio
with Adrienne Jones, Team Member at the Goodwill on North Elm St, GreensboroI love upcycling and creating my own designs. I really didn’t have any inspiration for this jean jacket project. I just wanted to put my vision together and see what I would come up with, and...
Adding a Spoonful of Charm with DIY UV Resin
with Brandy Black, Store Manager at Oak Ridge Goodwill I've been experimenting with a new type of upcycle project. I use UV resin, stickers, charms, and thrifted spoons from Goodwill. The hardest thing is cutting the spoon in half! And I've found that UV resin works...
Stitched Up: DIY Denim Chaps
DIY Denim Chaps with Chanté GibbsI was inspired by Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Tour! She's iconic and has showcased so many cute variations of the cowboy denim chaps. My goal before heading to Goodwill was to find denim shorts that look good with the black denim jeans I...
Upcycled Fashion: A Fall Project Portfolio
with Adrienne Jones, Team Member at the Goodwill on North Elm St, GreensboroI love upcycling and creating my own designs. I really didn’t have any inspiration for this jean jacket project. I just wanted to put my vision together and see what I would come up with, and...
Adding a Spoonful of Charm with DIY UV Resin
with Brandy Black, Store Manager at Oak Ridge Goodwill I've been experimenting with a new type of upcycle project. I use UV resin, stickers, charms, and thrifted spoons from Goodwill. The hardest thing is cutting the spoon in half! And I've found that UV resin works...
It’s quick and easy to reduce your carbon footprint. Just shop and donate to thrift stores, including Triad Goodwill. You’ll save money on clothing too.
According to BusinessInsider, the fashion industry produces 10% of humanity’s total carbon emissions, is the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply, and pollutes the oceans with microplastics.