Tag: sustainability

A Guide to Donating to Goodwill of Greater Washington: Tips from an Insider

Whether you're a seasoned giver or just starting out, here are some insider tips from Goodwill of Greater Washington employees to ensure your donation process is seamless and makes the greatest difference.

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Back To School Shopping Tips from a Father Who Thrifts

There are probably items I have missed, but this is a good start. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also find some cool stuff they will surely like; after all, thrifting is all the rage these days (and hopefully, beyond). Lastly, you’ll be making a difference in your local community by contributing to a nonprofit that changes lives and communities.

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Three Things I Realized When Dropping Off Donations at Goodwill

The other day, I FINALLY drove through the Goodwill Donation Center Drop-Off to unload a bunch of home goods and realized/learned a few things that will motivate me to clear my space and the new donation storage unit, AKA my car, more often.

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Goodwill of Greater Washington Expands into Glass Recycling

On Wednesday, May 22nd, Goodwill of Greater Washington (GGW), a local nonprofit organization, held a ribbon cutting celebration for its new glass pulverizer. The new machine is projected to keep more than 500,000 pounds of glass out of local landfills each year. That recycled material can then be reused in construction, landscaping, or other projects

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DC-Area Goodwill Recycles Donated Glass Into Sand

Goodwill of Greater Washington is working to keep donated items out of landfills by using a glass pulverizer to recycle discarded glass into sand. Organizers are taking donated glass items that cannot be sold and putting them through this new machine.

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The Five Reasons Why You Should Work for a Nonprofit Organization

May is here, and it is the season of graduations. All across the country, thousands of newly minted degree earners are searching for their first “real” job. As they scroll through the various employment websites, we would like to offer this suggestion: consider working for a nonprofit.

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