GIA SPOTLIGHT SUSTAINABILITY mindful moveouts promotes
sustainability & drives donations Goodwill’s Mindful Moveouts initiative encourages stu- dents across Arkansas to donate unwanted items while moving out of campus housing—promoting sustainability while supporting Goodwill’s mission. Donation bins were placed at participating colleges, including the University of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Philan - der Smith University, and the University of Arkansas Little Rock. Students were able to easily donate clothing, shoes, electronics and household goods they no longer needed, helping reduce landfill waste and giving these items a sec - ond life. These donations directly support Goodwill’s edu- cation, job training and employment programs, making it simple for students to make a positive impact on both the environment and their community.
additional sustainability programs and Partnerships From Donations to Impact: Goodwill Highlights Mission on Earth Day – Goodwill Indus- tries of Arkansas participated in UALR’s Earth Day event on April 22, sharing how donations fuel more than just our thrift stores— they support education, job training, reentry services, and more. Team members Courtney Wilder, Nicolette Stokes, and
Turning Toys into Art: Goodwill Supports Student Creativity and Sustainability – Goodwill Industries of Arkansas proudly supported Springdale’s Walker Elementary’s Night at the Museum STEAM Night by donating toys for students to repurpose into creative sculptures. The project highlighted the power of reuse and the importance of sus- tainability—core values of Goodwill’s mission to reduce waste and give items a second life through donation. 2025 Plastics Recycling Conference & Textile Recovery Summit, March 24-26, 2025 at the Gaylord National Harbor – Goodwill In- dustries of Arkansas President and CEO Brian Marsh and VP of Op- erations Louis Alderman recently attended the first-ever Textile Re -
Amber January connected with students and the community to high- light Goodwill’s mission and sustainability efforts, including the life cycle of a donation and ways to make a positive impact. Turning Denim Into Design: Goodwill Partners for Sustainable Style – Goodwill donated a bale of denim to the Sustainability Fashion Club at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. The denim was repurposed into creative designs for the club’s annual Denim Day Fashion Show, celebrating sustainable fashion. The event was open to the public and held April 28 on the U of A campus.
covery Summit at the Plastics Recycling Conference in Washington D.C. This landmark event brought together policy- makers, industry leaders and innovators to explore the future of textile recovery and promote sustainability across the
sector. Attendees engaged in panel discussions and workshops fo- cused on scaling recovery systems, circular design and innovative recycling technologies.
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