About
Our Mission
Springclean is a Charlotte-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to reducing textile waste in landfills, fostering sustainable employment opportunities, and educating communities about the benefits of the circular economy. Founded by CT Anderson, the organization champions environmental sustainability and community empowerment.
Our mission is to divert material from landfill and we operate circular boutiques and studio space that allow the company to sell its products and services through our 5 R framework:
Reuse — reuse gently used clothing and fabric items via donation or resale.
Rental — offering event-specific outfits for rent
Repair — offering alterations at pop-up events to extend the life of textiles and other materials
Renew – partnering with artists to create up-cycled products
Recycle – aggregating remaining materials for use in insulation and other products.
Our
Founding
Springclean was founded in 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina when our founder, CT Anderson, an experienced corporate sustainability professional, noticed limited options to reuse and recycle clothes.
During this time many local organizations began plans to increase economic opportunities in the region, after learning that Charlotte was the lowest among top 50 cities in the US for economic mobility.
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Our circular boutique is located at the Circular Economy Innovation Barn in Charlotte, NC, and our data, technology, and operations teams are based around the globe.
Join our efforts to collaborate with successful sustainable fashion and textile recycling organizations to innovate new design models, incubate top talent and strengthen the textile supply chain.
Our vision is to create a world where all things are utilized to their fullest potential before being discarded.
Our vision is to create a world where all things are utilized to their fullest potential before being discarded. Imagine that everything you buy is made with care and designed from the outset for multiple uses without being thrown away. While we have not yet arrived at this future utopia, Springclean is working towards this vision while developing innovative interim solutions. Our solutions extend our vision to how we collaborate with teammates and partners–we provide jobs to those who need them most, including returning citizens.
OUR PARTNERS
Springclean collaborates with a diverse network of organizations, businesses, and individuals who share our vision for a more sustainable and environmentally conscious fashion and textile industry. Together, we work towards creating innovative solutions and initiatives to reduce textile waste and its impact on the planet.