New jobs as Whitchurch shop opens its doors
New jobs have been created after a business aimed at helping people cash in on unwanted clothes opened its doors.
A new clothes bank has opened in Bridgewater Street, Whitchurch which has created seven jobs.
Bosses say the shop, which has free customer parking outside, will pay good money for unwanted wearable clothes, shoes, belts and bags.
They say in the longer term they intend to expand into other areas of north Shropshire, creating even more jobs.
People are being urged not to throw away the opportunity to make money by adding their waste to the 1.5 million tonnes of clothing sent to landfill sites in the UK each year.
Instead, they can recycle their clothes to help reduce CO2 emissions whilst helping people less fortunate, as the clothes are sold to Third World countries.
Richard McDermott-Wilson, a partner in the new venture, said: "It is shameful how much clothing ends up in landfill sites every year.
"We offer an environmentally friendly way to put cash in your pocket and to help others in the Third World."
Mr McDermott-Wilson added: "We are very keen to form partnerships with local schools, sports clubs, churches, charities and other organisations through bulk collections to raise funds to further their activities. With the benefit of free home and bulk collections, it couldn't be easier to raise additional cash whatever your purpose."
Staff will check people's clothes and weigh them with trade-approved scales. In return, they will receive an instant cash payment of 50p per kilo for their items.
The shop will not be able to accept work wear, personalised clothing, damaged or stained items, duvets, pillows, bedding, and curtains.
The shop will be open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and on a Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
For more information call Mr McDermott-Wilson on 07866 986060.
