Old Denim New Purpose

Celebrating the earth should be every day.  However, we at least pay more attention each year to celebrate "Earth Day".  This year to help celebrate, bring your old jeans to your closest participating Bloomingdale's store now through April 24, 2017.  When shopping for a new pair of denim jeans, enjoy a savings of 30% off your new denim purchase.

Note: at participating stores only. Learn more at http://bluejeansgogreen.org/Recycle-Denim/04-2017-Bloomingdales-Participating-Stores.pdf

Americans throw away over 25 billion pounds of textiles every year1. By giving your denim, you're turning would-be waste into much-needed insulation. It's a win-win.

1. EPA 2009 FEDERAL MSW waste study 3.8 billion lbs. recovered divided by 2011 US Census Population

Recycle your denim to help better the world one pair of jeans at a time.

The Blue Jeans Go GreenTM program collects denim across the country and upcycles it into UltraTouchTM Denim Insulation, providing a portion to communities in need each year.  Learn about Blue Jeans Go Green at http://bluejeansgogreen.org/Recycle-Denim/

2017 Cotton Incorporated. Blue Jeans Go GreenTM is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated. UltraTouchTM Denim Insulation is a trademark of Bonded Logic, Inc.

Be smart and recycle denim jeans.  When you are tired of wearing ripped jeans, think about recycling your old denim jeans to give them a new purpose.

You may have interest in learning a bit about the history of ripped jeans as well.  Also, if you care to read more about old jeans you can read our previous article called "ripped jeans but their new jeans".