Every year, Earth Day reminds us of the importance of making sustainable choices that benefit our planet. At Evergreen Goodwill, sustainability is at the heart of what we do every day. By choosing to shop at Goodwill, you are actively participating in reducing waste, reworking fashion, and recycling materials—all while supporting job training and education programs in your community.

Because You Shop at Goodwill, You Divert Waste

Did you know that because you shop at Goodwill, you diverted 89 million pounds of materials from landfills? That’s the power of secondhand shopping! Every item you purchase from Goodwill extends its lifecycle, reducing the demand for new products and the resources needed to produce them. Want to learn more about how your purchases make an impact? Read about our sustainability efforts here.

Reworking Fashion: The Gorp-Core Aesthetic

This Earth Day, we embraced the Gorp-core trend—a style that fuses outdoor and utility wear with street fashion. Everything worn in our campaign photos was found at Goodwill, including high-performance brands like The North Face, Salomon, Arc’teryx, and Rains. Shopping secondhand lets you create a unique, adventure-ready wardrobe while lowering the environmental impact of fast fashion. Or take note from @seattlesalvage and rework amazing finds by removing company logos from items to give them new life!

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Recycling Beyond Clothing: Tackling E-Waste

Sustainability doesn’t stop at apparel. Because of your support, we also recycled 1,260 tons of e-waste, ensuring that old electronics don’t end up polluting landfills. Through responsible recycling programs, we give new life to items like computers, cameras, and mobile devices. Have old electronics to get rid of? Find out how to recycle them with Goodwill.

Setting the Scene with Sustainable Finds

Even the materials used to create our Earth Day photoshoot were sourced from Goodwill! From the rugged, nature-inspired set design to the curated outfits, everything embodies the spirit of reusing and repurposing. Our goal is to inspire people to explore the outdoors while making conscious choices that help protect it.

Join the Movement

This Earth Day, make a commitment to shop smarter and reduce your footprint. Whether you’re looking for your next adventure-ready outfit or searching for secondhand treasures, Goodwill is the perfect place to find sustainable fashion and home goods while giving back to the community.

Let’s celebrate Earth Day by choosing to Reduce, Rework, and Recycle—one rare find at a time.

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