News & Events

Maxine Sault on BBC Breakfast

BCR's Maxine sault appeared on the BBC Breakfast programme on the 22^nd of june, 2009, to discuss various aspects of recycling bras....

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Getting rid of old bras is uplifting!

Pictured: (l-r) Cllr Jayne Bennett, Leonie Petrarca of The Pink Dolphin Appeal, Cllr Dee Simson, Cllr Amy Kennedy, Cllr David Watkins and Cllr Gill Mitchell with the first batch of bras to be donated to the collection point at The Level, Brighton.

Pictured: (l-r) Cllr Amy Kennedy, Cllr Gill Mitchell, Leonie Petrarca of The Pink Dolphin Appeal, Cllr Dee Simson, Cllr Jayne Bennett and Cllr David Watkins with the first batch of bras to be donated to the collection point at The Level, Brighton.

Pictured: (l-r) Leonie Petrarca of The Pink Dolphin Appeal, with Cllr Jayne Bennett, Cllr Dee Simson, Cllr Gill Mitchell, Cllr David Watkins, and Cllr Amy Kennedy with the first batch of bras to be donated to the collection point at The Level, Brighton.

The Level, Brighton

Pictures: Hannah Brackenbury - 16th June 2009

Brighton & Hove City Council is keeping abreast of the latest recycling initiatives by introducing the first bra collection banks in the city.

The council is offering the new service in a bid to encourage recycling and to raise money for a local breast cancer charity.

The scheme is being launched by Cityclean, the council's waste, recycling and street cleansing service, and BCR Global, a national textile recycling company.

The bras will be transported along with other clothing, to developing countries including Africa, Pakistan and Eastern Europe, where they will be repaired (if necessary) and sold on, providing business opportunities as well as affordable clothing.

Every bra donated will earn money for local breast cancer charity The Pink Dolphin Appeal which raises money for The Park Centre for Breast Cancer in Brighton.

Councillors from Brighton & Hove showed their support by donating the first batch of unwanted bras to the campaign and are hoping to inspire residents across the city to join them.

Environment Director Jenny Rowlands said: "Women in Brighton & Hove are brilliant at recycling clothing through charity shops or at the many textile banks around the city. However, many never think of donating their bras.

"Now we have a great chance to put all that unwanted underwear to good use. We are urging women in the city to have a rummage, dig out and donate all their old bras. I'm sure they'll find the experience really uplifting!"

The bright pink bra recycling banks are easily recognisable and are situated at Brighton & Hove City Council 'bring sites' at:

St John's Place, near Floral Clock.
King Alfred Leisure Centre
Sainsbury's supermarket, West Hove

Cash for Clothes Campaign

Bring us your unwanted wearable clothing and paired shoes

Earn up to 30p per kilo
Turn your kilos into £s

Don't forget, shoes weight more than clothes

If you are interested in organising a Cash for Clothes event for your council / charity / school, then please contact us

Cherwell Council case study

Cherwell District council in partnership with BCR have commenced a "Clear Out, Clean Up" campaign to get the residents of cherwell in on recycling.

This campaign asks local residents to recycle small electrical goods, and collects those items by using Mobile Recycling Points. It also offers cash for old clothes.
Click here to download the leaflet..

Official Collectors

We are now the official collector for:

Little Hearts Matter
The Meningitis Trust
Breast Cancer Campaign
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Leukaemia Care
Surrey Health Council Collections (supports the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice)

Rolling out Toy banks for Bolton Council

BCR are working with Bolton Council to roll out a new initiative to encourage the recycling of toys. The new toy banks have been placed in around Bolton, and so far the project is working well.

So, look out for a toy bank near you, soon.

Lynne Timms joins BCR

BCR is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynne Timms in the position of General Manager. Lynne will be working closely with Managing Director Maxine Sault on the day-today running of the business as well as being the organisation's main point of contact for council and charities.

"I have always had a very hands-on approach" says Maxine. "So this will be the first time that I have effectively shared the reins. But I am happy that we have found a person with the ability and experience to help manage the operation and allow me to focus on the continued growth of the business".