Shimamura Group to Conduct Clothing Collection in All Stores Excluding Remote Islands from April 6th
Shimamura Co., Ltd. will hold a clothing collection drive from April 6th to 19th across its group stores nationwide, excluding remote islands. Aiming for 'zero waste' of clothing, the company has collected over 210 tons of items since 2024. The collected clothing will be repurposed or recycled through partnerships with ECOMMIT and Kaitack Family.
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Shimamura Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative: Iichiro Takahashi) is conducting a 'Clothing Collection' from April 6 (Mon) to April 19 (Sun) at all Shimamura Group stores (Shimamura, Avail, Birthday, Chambre, Divalo), excluding some remote islands. Since starting this initiative in 2024, the group has collected over 210 tons of clothing. This initiative is part of the group's ESG goal of 'zero waste'. Collected clothing will be processed by ECOMMIT's resource circulation service 'PASSTO' for reuse and recycling. Some items will also be recycled into new clothing fibers through the 'MUDA ZERO' project by Kaitack Family, with products made from recycled fibers having been sold since fiscal year 2025.
FAQ
What items are excluded from collection?
Underwear, socks, shoes, fashion accessories (bags, hats, etc.), bedding, and leather/synthetic leather products are excluded.