Whether it's during Bike Month (in May) or anytime of the year, consider donating a bike that you're no longer using. This includes ALL types of bikes - kids, adults, etc. (Even if it's not working properly, don't think that it can't be donated and refurbished!) Some organizations looking to give bikes to underserved communities often head to the landfills to find options! It's estimated at least 15 million bikes go to landfills every year, destined for slow deaths in a dump heap.*

Keep our landfills cleaner, and help a child in an underserved community enjoy the experience of a bike.

Find a local organization to donate a bike via the following options:

🚲 https://www.ibike.org/encouragement/community/directory/usa.htm

🚲 Wisconsin-specific: https://fb4kmadison.org/donate/

*: The Cycling Lawyer
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World Environment Day is Monday, June 5. Pledge to make a sustainable choice in your life, and watch as our collective actions help our 🌍.

Choose an area to bring a sustainable practice or product into your life. It doesn’t have to cost a dime either. If you’re needing some tips, consider one of these to get you started!

1️⃣ Collect rainwater for your plants. Whether you’re in a home or an apartment, place a container outside to help.

2️⃣ By using less energy, you reduce carbon emissions and live more sustainably. Consider using your A/C or heat less, or turning off the lights at night while relaxing.

3️⃣ Give up the paper towels (considering 254 million tons end up in the landfill each year) and use a washable/reusable rag instead.

4️⃣ Pick 1 room in the house to introduce a sustainable product. Example: In the kitchen, consider non-plastic garbage bags (like plant-based or compostable). If you need some options, type “trash bags” in on our app’s search 🔍 functionality!

5️⃣ Skip the receipt at the stores! (In addition to helping our environment, you’re reducing your exposure to chemicals. Many store receipts contain BPA.)

Every action helps!

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JUNE 2023 UPDATE: Live along the West Coast? Keep your worn active gear out of the landfills and join us for a Worn Wear event - we'll re-stitch, re-zipper, or patch your gear (any brand) for free! Details at https://patagoniawornwearevents.splashthat.com/

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Instead of trashing what’s broken, what if we bring it back to life? When we pick up a needle and thread, grab a patch or sit down at the sewing machine, we’re reminded of the simple, satisfying joy of repair. It’s how we build a relationship with the stuff we own.

85% of clothing ends up in landfills or gets incinerated.* One of the best things we can do for the planet is keep stuff in use longer and reduce our overall consumption. That means buying less, repairing more and trading in gear when you no longer need it.

Browse used gear or trade in gear you no longer use. Learn more about our Worn Wear Program: https://wornwear.patagonia.com/

*: Annual rate in the US, Environmental Protection Agency, 2018