School/Office Supplies

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

• Pens for Kids "We welcome donations of pens and pencils, old and new, as long as they're in working order. Please send anything you can spare via standard postal services to their Address in Hertfordshire, England."

Cameroon

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

Ghana

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

Libya

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

• Relief Inc.: Pencil Project "Children in Liberia are in dire need of school supplies. The average classroom lacks the basic, essential school supplies to provide a meaningful educational experience for kids." "If you already have school and office supplies that you do not need (regardless of the quantity), please send them to us. We welcome new, and gently used supplies of all types." Mail to their office in California, USA for shipment to Liberia, Africa.

Niger

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

Nigeria

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

Senegal

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

Sierra Leone

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

Tanzania

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

Asia

Philippines

• Maliyaa Foundation Accepts used school supplies, clothing, shoes, and sports gear from Australian students to give to students in need in the Philippines.

Singapore

• Save That Pen "gives used and unwanted pens a new lease of life. We collect donated pens from around Singapore, refill them, and pass them on to underprivileged students in Singapore and the region.

Pens are not easily recyclable in the context of today's technological landscape. Where feasible, we recycle the plastic and metal parts from the non-refillable and non-reusable pens. Otherwise, we may use the remaining pen parts for upcycling activities to raise awareness about waste in meaningful ways."

Vietnam

• Blue Dragon: Gifts in Kind works to help human trafficking victims, and accepts school supplies like pens and pencils, as well as hygiene supplies, and items that improve development such as board games and puzzles. "Please note, we do not recommend shipping in-kind-donations from overseas due to import taxes."

Europe

School/Office Supplies

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

UK

• Scope "Donating and recycling used disability equipment When you have disability equipment that is no longer needed, you may be able to give it to someone else."

• Pens for Kids "We welcome donations of pens and pencils, old and new, as long as they're in working order. Please send anything you can spare via standard postal services to their Address in Hertfordshire, England."

Germany

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

North America

Canada

• Supply Victoria: Pens a resale shop in British Colombia.

• Tools for School "In some areas of the Alberta Capital Region, the need for backpacks filled with school supplies is as high as 8 in 10 students. United Way’s Tools for School aims to reduce one known barrier preventing children and youth from successful learning and participation in school. Through support of community donors and corporate sponsors, we continue to meet the needs of children and youth in our community. To ensure students are not identified as accessing the program, we ask that no company logos appear on donated items. All donations must be new or unused."

USA

• GreenDrop "Every time you drop off clothing and household items, GreenDrop® pays our nonprofit and charity partners for your donations, helping them fund their programs in your community."

• PickUpPlease "Your generous donations of clothing and other household goods make a big difference in the lives of America’s Veterans and their families. The items you donate generate the majority of the funding to support local, state, and national programs of the Vietnam Veterans of America."

Bike Charities

• Where to Donate a Bike Listing of bike charities by state.

Textiles & Craft Supplies

• FABSCRAP This organization has drop off locations in Brooklyn and Philadelphia. You can also shop with them for fabric by the yard, ribbons, buttons, bulldog clips, paper clips, binder rings, mendable clothing packs, etc.

School/Office Supplies

• Develop Africa: Donate School Supplies "we have collected supplies from donors from the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany, to name just a few, and distributed several hundred barrels (drums) to over 87 schools in 8 African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania)."

California

• Relief Inc.: Pencil Project "Children in Liberia are in dire need of school supplies. The average classroom lacks the basic, essential school supplies to provide a meaningful educational experience for kids." "If you already have school and office supplies that you do not need (regardless of the quantity), please send them to us. We welcome new, and gently used supplies of all types." Mail to their office in California, USA for shipment to Liberia, Africa.

Illinois

• SCARCE "accepts a variety of items for reuse or recycling as part of our effort to help people and our planet prosper." Addison, Illinois.

• The WasteShed "is committed to serving the creative and educational communities in Chicago. It is supported by the Chicago Community Trusts’ Young Leaders Fund, the Field Foundation, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, to name a few, but you can support it too. Pack your markers and other arts and crafts supplies in boxes and take them to their locations" in Chicago or Evanston.

Oregon

• Schoolhouse Supplies "accepts donations of new or reusable school, office supplies, art supplies, and other learning materials that are suitable for classrooms. In turn, we distribute these items to eligible schools, which helps us fulfill our mission of providing free school supplies to low-income students. It also helps us keep reusable goods out of the waste stream. If you’d like to make a donation, please review the list of items we are currently accepting and not accepting." Portland, Oregon

New York

• FABSCRAP This organization has drop off locations in Brooklyn and Philadelphia. You can also shop with them for fabric by the yard, ribbons, buttons, bulldog clips, paper clips, binder rings, mendable clothing packs, etc.

Pennsylvania

• FABSCRAP This organization has drop off locations in Brooklyn and Philadelphia. You can also shop with them for fabric by the yard, ribbons, buttons, bulldog clips, paper clips, binder rings, mendable clothing packs, etc.

Texas

• Texas Art Asylum "Part craft store, part thrift store, part salvage yard and part antique store, our inventory is collected from businesses, institutions and individuals who recognize that their materials are suitable for reuse, repurposing or upcycling. In the right creative hands many materials can live second or third useful lives.
  
  We offer these items for sale to artists, educators and crafters in search of high quality reclaimed materials. Our ever-changing inventory inspires creative reuse!
  
  There is always something new to see and inspiration to be found wandering our aisles.  Classes and workshops led by some of Houston's finest artists and crafters provide hands-on experience. The Texas Art Asylum also offers educational opportunities in conjunction with the  Houston Center for Creative Reuse."

ACT

• Roundabout Cannaberra "We accept pencils, pens, textas (please check they work still, or new packs!), activity books, glue sticks (good condition), rulers, paper/craft supplies, exercise books, plain coloured paper." Backpacks and many other items are welcome too.

NSW

• Bower "Donate your household goods to the Bower! We’ll resell them back to the community at low cost, or get them to people in need via our House to Home program."

• eReuse "provides opportunities to develop or further refine your computer refurbishment skills through hands-on experience." "Do you need a new device, mouse, keyboard or new cable? We might have what you need!"

• Reverse Garbage "is an internationally-recognised not-for-profit creative reuse centre in Sydney’s inner west. We redirect commercial and industrial waste from landfill to a new life with educators, artists, upcyclers, DIY enthusiasts, tinkerers, set builders, window dressers, community organisations, festivals, charities, and so many others."

• Stationery Reuse Centre "at UNSW accepts once-loved and re-purposed pens, highlighters, rulers and provides them free for students."

Queensland

• Stationary Aid "collects, sorts, cleans, renews and donates excess and used education resources by creating booklist and stationery boxes for our most vulnerable and disadvantaged students to start the school year."

• Reverse Garbage Queensland "only eco arts and reuse co-operative specialising in the collection of clean industrial discards and other high quality materials for re-sale back to the public. Every week we're saving approximately 2 tonnes of  reusable 'waste' from landfill.
  Visit us at our warehouse at 20 Burke Street, Woolloongabba"

Victoria

• Green Collect their "office collection services are designed for businesses in the midst of relocating, refitting office spaces, or doing a big clear out. We collect your excess items, including stationery, electrical items, IT equipment and furniture, and find their best environmental outcome. We’ll provide you with a report on the environmental and social impact your business has achieved.
  
  Make your office move a green move - and generate positive social and environmental impact for a world without waste.
  
  For businesses setting up an office, we supply quality second-hand furniture, IT equipment and stationery for your new space." they have offices in Victoria.

• Reverse Art Truck Inc. (formerly Reverse Garbage Truck Inc.) "Shop at Ringwood and Narre Warren" "We DO accept 2nd-hand premium artist-grade pens and pencils but are unable to accept anything less."

West Australia

• Give Write "We gratefully accept donations of new, near new or slightly pre-loved school stationery items for repackaging to families who need help the most." "in the Western Australian community"

• ReMida Perth "directly repurposes unwanted materials into education and arts settings throughout WA."

• West Metro Recycling Centre "You can be a GREAT Sort and gift your unused / near-new school stationery at the West Metro Recycling Centre for WA kids, schools and families in need."

Europe

UK

• Bike Recycling Click here for a map and other resources for recycling your old, rusty bike.

• Gloucestershire Recycles let their Waste Wizard help you find local places to recycle.

Maps

Oceana

Australia

Tasmania

• Rethink Waste Tasmania: Tip Shop Trail "Tasmania’s Tip Shops are far from trashy. In fact, they can contain a treasure trove of bargains that are definitely too good to waste. Whether you’re looking for bikes or books, kitchenware or clothing, tools, tables or even a kitchen sink, chances are your local Tip Shop has a bargain just waiting to be discovered. So, go local or use our handy Tasmanian Tip Shop Trail map to go roaming. Either way you’ll be doing your wallet, the environment and maybe even a local charity some good by choosing to rethink and re-use!"

Grants & Funding

Oceana

Australia

Western Australia

• The Sustainability Grants Program (in the City of Cockburn) "offers funding for projects related to six sustainability themes. Open to small businesses, schools, not-for-profits, and collective households, successful applicants can receive up to $4,000 for their project."