Blue Jeans Go Green™ | Denim Recycling Drive
Creating Change with Cotton
Did you know? Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley participates in Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program, which upcycles denim into UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation. This natural cotton fiber insulation (provided to Habitat through a generous grant) is what we use for our local building efforts.
About the Denim Recycling Drive
Give old denim new purpose. Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley is partnering with the Blue Jeans Go Green™ program to collect denim made from cotton (at least 90%).
What type of denim can be recycled?
You can contribute any type (any size) of denim apparel item – jeans, jackets, shirts, skirts and more. It can be colored, embellished and/or printed. The denim can also be in any condition – ripped, stained and even scraps.
We just ask that the denim item(s) you’re recycling be high cotton content and contain at least 90% cotton.
Where/when can I recycle denim items?
March 14 – Carpenters’ Ball | Denim Drive Kick Off
The theme of this year’s fundraising gala is “Denim & Diamonds.” We will be collecting denim items the night of the event, all guests are encouraged to bring an item to recycle. Not attending the event? No problem, see below.
March 17 – April 22 (Earth Day) | Habitat Restore Denim Drive
Drop off denim at the Habitat ReStore in Eagle and receive a 15% off coupon, which can be used on your next ReStore purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. ReStore Hours & Location
Where will the recycled denim go?
Denim collected through the Blue Jeans Go Green™ program is upcycled into UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation. This natural cotton fiber insulation (provided to Habitat through a generous grant) is what we use for our local building efforts. UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation is:
• Environmentally safe, non-itch insulation
• No carcinogenic warnings, formaldehyde, or chemical irritants
• Extraordinary thermal performance
• 30% better sound absorption than traditional fiberglass insulation
• Contains active mold/mildew inhibitor
Questions? Need more info?
E-mail Julie or call 970.748.6718
