This initiative, run by the University’s Sustainability team, gives students living in halls of residence the chance to give away their unwanted belongings and support a worthy cause.
The team have collaborated with multiple charities and not-for-profit organisations, including British Heart Foundation, Better World Books, and the Falcon Centre, who will all benefit from the donations received. Not only does the campaign help support these charities, but it also benefits the environment through reducing the amount of stuff being thrown away as waste.
Where and when can you donate?
You will be able to donate items to The Granby and Falkner Eggington Common Room from Monday 1 September to Monday 15 September.
What can you donate?
- Non-perishable food - Unopened tinned or dried foods (such as soups, baked beans, pasta and rice), as well as food in unopened jars such as sauces
- Crockery and kitchen items – eg plates, pans, utensils, cutlery, mugs, and glassware (these must all be clean and in good condition)
- Clothing - Clothes and shoes for all ages and genders welcome
- Coat hangers
- Books - All fiction (adult and children’s) and any textbooks
- Stationary - Used and unused folders, notepads, pens, pencils, etc.
- Bedding items - Used and unused pillows, duvets and throws (must be in good to excellent condition)
- Toiletries - Unopened bath and shower products, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and sanitary products
- Electrical items - Working and broken electrical items such as tablets, keyboards, and headphones
Please ensure all donated items are boxed or bagged up to make things simpler for the charities when collecting them.
If you have something that is not listed above and you want to know whether it can be donated or recycled through the scheme, please email waste@lboro.ac.uk and they’ll let you know.
When the donation stations close, the Sustainability team will be working hard behind the scenes, sorting and packing all the donations ready for distribution to our partner charities. Should you wish to get involved and volunteer with the campaign or know of any charities that would appreciate donations, please get in touch by emailing waste@lboro.ac.uk.