DeClutter Repurpose Program (DRP)

DRP

About DRP

  • DeClutter repurpose is an initiative to dispose of items / old things that no longer serve the individuals or groups.
  • The idea of DRP is to reuse, recycle and repurpose the household items or any organizational waste created.
  • The generated waste can be refurbished or provided to needy people.

Benefits of DRP

  • Reduces landfill which leads to lesser environmental damage.
  • Reduces further exploitation of natural resources for manufacturing new products. 
  • Helps move towards a Minimalistic lifestyle.
  • Results in well organized home space / office space.
  • Minimizes indoor pollution.
  • Addresses the basic necessities of marginalised population.

Some facts (India data)

  • 70% of clothes are thrown in garbage or incinerated.
  • 31 million tonnes of furniture waste are generated per year.
  • 2 million metric tonnes of digital junk waste are dumped.
What can you donate?   What’s not acceptable?                                   
Clothes / woolens   Medicines
Kitchen Utensils  Broken items
Bags, Suitcase Perishable items
Bicycle, Umbrella  Used undergarments
Furniture (all size) Damaged or wet clothes, materials
Toys, games, books etc   Gas lighters etc

SEA Movement’s role

  • To spot source collection points and manage logistics
  • To conduct DRP events in schools / colleges / apartments / offices and act as DRP ambassador 
  • To collaborate with partner organization and ensure proper distribution of the collected items to different rural communities or targeted beneficiaries 

Our partners

Goonj and other grassroot organisations

FAQ’s

No. The DRP program can be initiated for any home space and work space

No. The items will not be resold to any vendors. There is no money or trade involved in the whole process. If you are willing, you may bear the charges of logistics. 

All the items collected will be distributed to marginalized communities, rural schools and shelter homes across India.

 

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