Helpsy®

We’re honored to have been recognized by Sustainable Jersey and to have received the Sustainable Business Leadership Award. Our co-founder, Alex Husted accepted the award alongside Nicole Pellagrino and Karen Bretas on behalf of our team. Helpsy was founded with two missions: To keep clothes out of the trash, focusing on reuse and recycling. To provide honorable work through a hardworking and diverse team, including our drivers, warehouse crew, and sorters, who bring our mission to life every day. We believe the future of sustainability lies in education, public awareness, collaboration, and innovation—and advancing REUSE is a key part of that vision. A huge thank you to Sustainable Jersey for amplifying our collective efforts to make a difference.

We’re honored to have received the 2024 Environmental Leadership Award for Outstanding Organization by the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC)! This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation in textile recovery. Our Chief of Staff, Lisa Sciannella proudly accepted this prestigious award last month in Syracuse. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team as we strive to make a positive environmental impact and lead the way in responsible reuse and recycling practices. A heartfelt thank you to NERC for this incredible honor and to everyone who supports our mission. #clothesarenttrash #reuse #secondhandclothes #environmentalleadership

We are proud to have been recognized for our work in New Jersey as a leader in the Recycling Industry by the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.  A huge thank you to the Association of New Jersey Recyclers for organizing the Symposium!  It’s an honor to be part of a community dedicated to environmental sustainability and innovation.  Congrats to all the award recipients: https://lnkd.in/drgvPncu and thank you to Karen Bretas, Nicole Pellagrino and Lisa Sciannella for receiving this award on behalf of our team! #clothesarentrash #secondhand #reuse #sustainability #symposium

Tackling the challenge of textile waste requires collaboration across a broad spectrum of stakeholders. From collectors and legislators to thrift stores and fashion students, each plays a crucial role in building a sustainable future. We're thrilled to be part of this important conversation and proud to support the next generation of designers as they learn how to create with circularity in mind. At the summit, we got to view student projects created with Helpsy collected textiles. We will select 2 winning students, offering them an internship with us in the spring. Many thanks to the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (MSWAB) and Parsons for organizing the Fashion Act Summit. It's inspiring to see such a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (MSWAB) Parsons School of Design - The New School Sarah Kondelin Dan Green Sharon Silbermann Anna Kelles, PhD Brian Kavanagh #clothesarenttrash #secondhand #usedclothing #Sustainability #TextileWaste #CircularFashion #FashionForGood #Collaboration #Innovation

We're thrilled to kick off a new project with Villanova's EMBA students, who will be collaborating with us at Helpsy to solve key challenges and further our mission.  This partnership is particularly special as Villanova is the alma mater of our own Alex Husted, making it a full-circle moment! Pictured below is Dave Milliner introducing our business model and mission to the EMBA students in person. We can’t wait to see their innovative solutions and insights! 💡♻️ Alex Husted Dave Milliner Matthew Buck Jigar Desai, PhD, PE Ashley Kratzer Sean O'Grady Ashley Marie Penna Lisa Sciannella Jennifer Stolzer-Wiess #clothesarenttrash #innovation #EMBA #villanova #collaboration

A big thank you to Morris County for visiting Helpsy and for hosting your Recycling Coordinator Meeting with us! It was a pleasure to showcase our work in textile recycling and sustainability, and to discuss how we can further collaborate to reduce waste in the community. We’re always excited to engage with like-minded organizations. To learn more about Helpsy and our efforts in textile recycling, visit www.helpsy.co. If you’re interested in hosting a meeting or scheduling a tour, feel free to reach out at info@helpsy.com. Karen Bretas Nicole Pellagrino Barbara Benelli Anthony M. #clothesarenttrash #sustainability #textilerecycling #communityengagement #MorrisCounty #reducewaste #recyclinginitiatives

The second cohort of the Untangling Circularity Coalition has officially begun! This week, we focused on DTC Resale, exploring the topic from multiple perspectives with both new and familiar faces. A big thank you to Cynthia and Laura for inviting us back! Resale plays a crucial role in keeping clothes out of landfills, reminding us that the most sustainable clothes are the ones that already exist. Take a listen to the episode linked here and let us know your thoughts: Cynthia Power , Laura Novich , The Untangling Circularity Podcast Madison Mavis #circularity #circularitycoalition #clothesarenttrash

The MassRecycle Fall Social last month was a great event! We’re proud to support such a vibrant community of recycling professionals and sustainability advocates. It’s always inspiring to connect with others who are dedicated to reducing waste and promoting a greener future. A special shout-out to Nicole Pellagrino—we’re proud to have her represent us as part of the MassRecycle board! Gretchen Carey #clothesarenttrash #MassRecycle #sustainability

We are honored to receive the 2024 Environmental Leadership Award for Outstanding Organization!  We are looking forward to celebrating at the conference later this month. Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) #clothesarenttrash #reuse #secondhand

A big thank you to the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) for hosting such an engaging and comprehensive Textile Series earlier this month! We were honored to contribute to the discussions on community planning and share perspectives with other leaders in the industry. It was inspiring to hear industry leaders recognize the critical role of education and community engagement in reducing textile waste. Coincidentally, we heard from Joanne Brash during the series just as SB707, California’s new textile EPR law aimed at reducing waste and increasing recycling, was advancing in the CA Assembly.  It was signed by Governor Newman into law over the weekend! Megan Schulz-Fontes Joanne B. Lisa Sciannella Brian London Joe Whitten Mariane M. California Product Stewardship Council Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) #clothesarenttrash #sustainability #textilerecycling #communityplanning #SB707 #industryleaders #reducewaste #education #communityengagement