Freeport Elementary Students Help Environment With Donation Bin

FREEPORT, NY — Freeport students are on a mission to make their community and the planet a little greener.

The Bayview Avenue Elementary School’s PeaceJam Jr. Club installed the USAgain Tree Machine, which is a clothing and shoe collection bin, providing an environmentally friendly way to donate used clothing and shoes.

Since its installation on March 14, the bin has already been filled and emptied three
times.

Bayview Avenue Elementary receives 2 cents per pound for each donated item, with
additional opportunities to earn funds throughout the year.

“PeaceJam Jr. Club students came up with the idea to collect clothing on their own.
After researching, they decided the TreeMachine was the best option,” said Bayview
Avenue social worker and club adviser Cindy Misrock. “By participating in this initiative,
Bayview Avenue and its surrounding community are helping reduce waste and promoting
sustainability.”

These donations help divert millions of pounds of clothing from landfills and support global communities in need. Items placed in the bin will be repurposed, resold or recycled, promoting environmental responsibility.