South Mayo SVP facility wins national award

Staff at the Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) Claremorris Order Fulfilment Centre (OFC) have won the Team of the Year Award in the SVP West Region

The award was presented at the recent SVP national retail awards.

Pictured are Dermot McGilloway, SVP National Retail Development Manager, Daniel Jordan shop manager; Caroline McGrath, West Region Retail Manager and Kieran Walsh, SVP Ballina Area President.

Dermot McGilloway, SVP national retail development manager, said that their charity shops are deeply committed to the circular retailing model of Reduce – Reuse – Recycle and to an energy efficient, low carbon and textile collection.

They are using Epos technology to extract the maximum value from every single clothing donation.

"We are also working closely with our recycling partners to ensure that as many unsold garments as possible are reused or recycled,

“In a world that produces 1.6 times more waste than it can re-absorb, the old fashion industry linear model of “Take – Make – Throw Away” must end in favour of more environmentally friendly practices.

"The Fashion industry is now one of the biggest polluters on the planet, generating more CO2 than the aviation and maritime industry combined.

"Nearly 100 billion garments are made annually, increasingly from synthetic non-biodegradable materials, and 92 million tonnes will end up in landfill each year.”

He said that by donating pre-loved items to SVP or updating your wardrobe from its extensive and affordable range of classy garments, you are helping to slow down the harmful effects of fast fashion and keep garments in circulation for longer.

* Pictured are Dermot McGilloway, SVP national retail development manager, Daniel Jordan, Claremorris shop manager, Caroline McGrath, west region retail manager and Kieran Walsh, SVP Ballina Area president.