About BCR
BCR Global Textiles is a family run organisation specialising in the re-use and recycling of textiles.
The roots of the business go back as far as 1966 when Maureen Sault opened her own second hand clothing shop in Birmingham. This led to the creation of the Black Country Rag & Wiper Company, which was incorporated in 1985 and was established to sort and re-use unwanted clothing. Recognising the wider possibilities of re-usable clothing, the organisation worked with Cambridge County Council to pioneer the UK’s first textile recycling bank schemes.
Since 2002 when Maureen’s daughter Maxine took the helm, the company has rebranded as BCR Global Textiles Limited. BCR is now considered the UK’s premier textile re-use & recycling specialist working with many councils and charities, serving thousands of banks nationwide.
Maxine has developed a innovative cross circular education activity pack. To emphasis to children the impact the effect textile re-use & recycling has on the environment.
Maxine is constantly seeking new avenues to explore with regards to textile re-use and recycling and would welcome exploring new ideas with other interested parties.
"May I thank you for the time and the work which your company does in servicing the Bring Banks within Solihull, these efforts make a positive contribution to the level of recycling in the borough and we acknowledge the fact that we have always received a very high level of service from your organisation."
Steve Hawkins - Senior Waste & Recycling Officer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough
"Thank you for all your help with the “Textile
Recycling Scheme For Schools” and for the cheque which will go towards our Eco-fund.
As this was so successful we would like to do another collection during the next Summer Term."
Mrs I. Fox - Deputy Head Teacher
Sytchampton Endowed First School
Stourport-on-Severn Council