New Zealand’s Red Cross is worried that many people in their country and the rest of the world have clothes in their wardrobes that are not being used or worn. So, they thought of teaming up with Uber to think of the perfect solution for this concern. Read on for the scoop.
This Saturday, between 10 in the morning and four in the afternoon, the local time in this Pacific country, happening in cities part of the deal – Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland – those interested in this tie-up’s outcomes could book free Uber Courier pick-ups to collect their items to donate.
Yes, they are donating the clothes they’re not wearing. So, the solution to this dilemma is to give away those clothing not being worn for their purposes. For example, on your birthday, you’ve decided to select from two options, but you chose the other over the other for, it’s not perfect, how you look isn’t perfect.
Thus, donating those unworn clothes really offers those benefits. Just perfect, no really.
Talei Kitchingman, the retail director at Red Cross, told ridesharing media that the goal of this donation drive is to make it easier, much simpler for individuals to donate those items that are not being worn.
She stated, “You jump on your Uber app, book your donation, and they’ll come and pick it up and then bring it to a Red Cross,” further noting that people often get busy, which is why it takes them a while to find time how, or know where to drop their donations, however.
This team-up with Uber is going to simplify the process of getting those unworn clothes to those people who might need them, a landmark initiative from the ridesharing app.
This isn’t the first time that the clothing donation drive happened, but none of this kind thus far. Last year, Red Cross of New Zealand’s clothing drive saw over 40,000 kilos of clothing donated. The retail director also pointed out that there was a significant market for second-hand clothing.
"We’re seeing a huge growth in younger customers that really support sustainable shopping, which is great,” Kitchingman added further. Plus, those clothes that some Uber fans think are not according to their style could be tried by others. More incredibly, clothing is a basic need, at that.
Those frustrated about this concept, listen up. New Zealand’s Red Cross director clarified eligibilities are in place, saying items that are to be donated must be in proper condition, with the rule of thumb that the dresses must be in top-notch quality. In other words, “clean and tidy, and in good condition,” the non-profit stated as well.
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