Buncrana Clothing & Home Textiles Survey

Buncrana has been selected as a pilot area for important EPA research to inform national policy!

Community Resources Network Ireland (CRNI) is undertaking this survey as part of our innovation & demonstration project, Developing a Circular Textiles System for Ireland. This project is funded by Environmental Protection Agency's Green Enterprise: Innovation for a Circular Economy Green Enterprise grant-aid funding programme.

Your support with this survey will help us gain a better understanding about attitudes and behaviours around unwanted clothing and home textiles.

Thanks for your time in answering this survey, which should take about 10 minutes. And, there's a chance to win one of six €50 One4all gift cards!

For more information about this project, please visit www.crni.ie/circular-textiles or contact Christine Costelloe, Research Lead, at info@crni.ie or 087 173 5184.

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* 1. Where do you live?

Buncrana

Townland/village near Buncrana

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is your age?

Under 13

13 to 18

19 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 3. Please choose the statement most relevant to you.

I am the person in my household most likely to sort /get rid of unwanted clothing and home textiles.

I share the responsibility of sorting / getting rid of unwanted clothing and home textiles.

Someone else in my household is more likely to sort / get rid of unwanted clothing and home textiles.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Why do you get rid of clothing / home textiles?
Please select all that apply.

I no longer like it

It does not fit anymore

It is no longer needed

I have replaced it with a new item

It is no longer in fashion

The item is ripped, torn, stained, damaged (e.g., a broken zipper, holes).

The item is worn out

The item is soiled

I consider the items rags / unusable

My kids have outgrown it

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How do you get rid of unwanted clothing / home textiles?
Please select all that apply.

Charity shop

Clothing bank (bring bank)

Pass on to family / friends

Rubbish bin at home

Recycling bin at home

Charity bag collected from my doorstep

Civic amenity site recycling area

Sell online

Sell at secondhand shop

Swap shop

Clothing donation bank at retail shop

Clothing donation through school, work or sports club

Other (please specify)

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* 6. These are comments about getting rid of unwanted clothing / home textiles.
Please select either Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Disagree with each comment.

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* 7. What would motivate you to start donating or increase your donations of unwanted clothing / home textiles?
Please select all that apply.

If a charity shop were closer.

If a charity shop were more accessible (e.g., parking, close to transport).

If a clothing bank (bring bank) were closer.

If a clothing bank (bring bank) were more accessible (e.g., parking, close to transport).

If kerbside/door-to-door scheduled collections were offered.

If home pick-ups by request were available.

If I knew what I could donate instead of putting it in the rubbish bin.

If I knew what happens to what I donate.

If I knew who benefits from what I donate.

If I knew how the environment benefits from what I donate.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How would you typically get rid of each of the following unwanted items, assuming they are clean, dry, useable?
Please select for each item either Reuse (pass on, donate), Rubbish bin or Sell.

	Reuse (pass on, donate)	Rubbish bin	Sell
Clothes	Clothes Reuse (pass on, donate)	Clothes Rubbish bin	Clothes Sell
Vests & pyjamas	Vests & pyjamas Reuse (pass on, donate)	Vests & pyjamas Rubbish bin	Vests & pyjamas Sell
Shoes & socks	Shoes & socks Reuse (pass on, donate)	Shoes & socks Rubbish bin	Shoes & socks Sell
Bags and wallets	Bags and wallets Reuse (pass on, donate)	Bags and wallets Rubbish bin	Bags and wallets Sell
Accessories	Accessories Reuse (pass on, donate)	Accessories Rubbish bin	Accessories Sell
Bed linen	Bed linen Reuse (pass on, donate)	Bed linen Rubbish bin	Bed linen Sell
Throws & blankets	Throws & blankets Reuse (pass on, donate)	Throws & blankets Rubbish bin	Throws & blankets Sell
Kitchen & bath towels	Kitchen & bath towels Reuse (pass on, donate)	Kitchen & bath towels Rubbish bin	Kitchen & bath towels Sell
Table linen	Table linen Reuse (pass on, donate)	Table linen Rubbish bin	Table linen Sell
Small rugs	Small rugs Reuse (pass on, donate)	Small rugs Rubbish bin	Small rugs Sell
Curtains	Curtains Reuse (pass on, donate)	Curtains Rubbish bin	Curtains Sell
Cushion Covers	Cushion Covers Reuse (pass on, donate)	Cushion Covers Rubbish bin	Cushion Covers Sell

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* 9. How would you typically get rid of well loved items (e.g., with rips, holes, light stains)?
Please select the answer most relevant to you.

Reuse (pass on, donate)

Rubbish bin

Sell

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Considering distance and accessibility, how convenient is your nearest charity shop or clothing bank?
Please select the answer most relevant to you.

I know a few places and at least one is very convenient for me to reach.

I know where a charity shop or a clothing bank is and it is reasonable to reach.

I know at least one place, but it is not very convenient to reach.

I don’t know where to donate my clothing / home textiles, but I would like to know.

I don’t know where to donate my clothing / home textiles, and I don’t care.

I don’t need a charity shop or clothing bank, a charity picks up my clothing / home textiles from my doorstep.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How often do you have clothing / home textiles available to donate?
Please select the answer most relevant to you.

More than once a month

Every month

Every four to six months

Once a year

Less than once a year

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What additional comments would you like to share about clothing / home textile reuse, donation or recycling?

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* 13. Have you heard of the Donate Don't Waste campaign taking place in your town?

Yes

Maybe

If yes, from where?

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* 14. OPTIONAL: Please enter your contact details if you would like to be entered for a chance to win one of six €50 One4all gift cards.

In accordance with GDPR, the personal information collected on this survey will only be used by CRNI staff and, if necessary, individuals under service contract with CRNI for purposes relating to the development of developing a circular textiles system for Ireland for prize selection; the information will not be presented or compiled in a manner that could potentially identify any respondent. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact CRNI at info@crni.ie.

Name

Email address

Phone number

	Agree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree
I want to get rid of stuff as fast as possible.	I want to get rid of stuff as fast as possible. Agree	I want to get rid of stuff as fast as possible. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I want to get rid of stuff as fast as possible. Disagree
I can’t be bothered taking items to a charity shop or clothing bank (bring bank).	I can’t be bothered taking items to a charity shop or clothing bank (bring bank). Agree	I can’t be bothered taking items to a charity shop or clothing bank (bring bank). Neither Agree nor Disagree	I can’t be bothered taking items to a charity shop or clothing bank (bring bank). Disagree
Items that are worn out or stained should not be donated.	Items that are worn out or stained should not be donated. Agree	Items that are worn out or stained should not be donated. Neither Agree nor Disagree	Items that are worn out or stained should not be donated. Disagree
There are no convenient options for me to drop off donations.	There are no convenient options for me to drop off donations. Agree	There are no convenient options for me to drop off donations. Neither Agree nor Disagree	There are no convenient options for me to drop off donations. Disagree
I prefer giving my items to people I know who can reuse it (hand-me-down).	I prefer giving my items to people I know who can reuse it (hand-me-down). Agree	I prefer giving my items to people I know who can reuse it (hand-me-down). Neither Agree nor Disagree	I prefer giving my items to people I know who can reuse it (hand-me-down). Disagree
A lot of clothing / home textiles are so cheap and wear out so fast that they belong in the rubbish.	A lot of clothing / home textiles are so cheap and wear out so fast that they belong in the rubbish. Agree	A lot of clothing / home textiles are so cheap and wear out so fast that they belong in the rubbish. Neither Agree nor Disagree	A lot of clothing / home textiles are so cheap and wear out so fast that they belong in the rubbish. Disagree
I am confused about what items are acceptable for donation.	I am confused about what items are acceptable for donation. Agree	I am confused about what items are acceptable for donation. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I am confused about what items are acceptable for donation. Disagree
It is easy to find information about what used clothing / home textiles can be donated and where to donate them.	It is easy to find information about what used clothing / home textiles can be donated and where to donate them. Agree	It is easy to find information about what used clothing / home textiles can be donated and where to donate them. Neither Agree nor Disagree	It is easy to find information about what used clothing / home textiles can be donated and where to donate them. Disagree
I am selective about what I donate to save the charity work and/or expenses.	I am selective about what I donate to save the charity work and/or expenses. Agree	I am selective about what I donate to save the charity work and/or expenses. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I am selective about what I donate to save the charity work and/or expenses. Disagree
I donate because the reuse of textiles is the most environmentally beneficial way to handle these materials.	I donate because the reuse of textiles is the most environmentally beneficial way to handle these materials. Agree	I donate because the reuse of textiles is the most environmentally beneficial way to handle these materials. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I donate because the reuse of textiles is the most environmentally beneficial way to handle these materials. Disagree
I ensure clothing and home textiles are clean and dry before I donate to a charity shop or clothing bank.	I ensure clothing and home textiles are clean and dry before I donate to a charity shop or clothing bank. Agree	I ensure clothing and home textiles are clean and dry before I donate to a charity shop or clothing bank. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I ensure clothing and home textiles are clean and dry before I donate to a charity shop or clothing bank. Disagree
I am aware that charity shops and textile recyclers can sell on clean and dry well loved items (with rips, holes, light stains) for recycling.	I am aware that charity shops and textile recyclers can sell on clean and dry well loved items (with rips, holes, light stains) for recycling. Agree	I am aware that charity shops and textile recyclers can sell on clean and dry well loved items (with rips, holes, light stains) for recycling. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I am aware that charity shops and textile recyclers can sell on clean and dry well loved items (with rips, holes, light stains) for recycling. Disagree
I care who benefits from the proceeds of my unwanted clothing and home textiles.	I care who benefits from the proceeds of my unwanted clothing and home textiles. Agree	I care who benefits from the proceeds of my unwanted clothing and home textiles. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I care who benefits from the proceeds of my unwanted clothing and home textiles. Disagree
I hang on to clothing/home textiles for longer than I need to.	I hang on to clothing/home textiles for longer than I need to. Agree	I hang on to clothing/home textiles for longer than I need to. Neither Agree nor Disagree	I hang on to clothing/home textiles for longer than I need to. Disagree

Buncrana Clothing & Home Textiles Survey

Buncrana has been selected as a pilot area for important EPA research to inform national policy!

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* 1. Where do you live?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. Please choose the statement most relevant to you.

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* 4. Why do you get rid of clothing / home textiles?Please select all that apply.

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* 5. How do you get rid of unwanted clothing / home textiles? Please select all that apply.

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* 6. These are comments about getting rid of unwanted clothing / home textiles. Please select either Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Disagree with each comment.

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* 7. What would motivate you to start donating or increase your donations of unwanted clothing / home textiles? Please select all that apply.

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* 8. How would you typically get rid of each of the following unwanted items, assuming they are clean, dry, useable?Please select for each item either Reuse (pass on, donate), Rubbish bin or Sell.

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* 9. How would you typically get rid of well loved items (e.g., with rips, holes, light stains)? Please select the answer most relevant to you.

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* 10. Considering distance and accessibility, how convenient is your nearest charity shop or clothing bank?Please select the answer most relevant to you.

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* 11. How often do you have clothing / home textiles available to donate?Please select the answer most relevant to you.

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* 12. What additional comments would you like to share about clothing / home textile reuse, donation or recycling?

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* 13. Have you heard of the Donate Don't Waste campaign taking place in your town?

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* 4. Why do you get rid of clothing / home textiles?
Please select all that apply.

* 5. How do you get rid of unwanted clothing / home textiles?
Please select all that apply.

* 6. These are comments about getting rid of unwanted clothing / home textiles.
Please select either Agree, Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Disagree with each comment.

* 7. What would motivate you to start donating or increase your donations of unwanted clothing / home textiles?
Please select all that apply.

* 8. How would you typically get rid of each of the following unwanted items, assuming they are clean, dry, useable?
Please select for each item either Reuse (pass on, donate), Rubbish bin or Sell.

* 9. How would you typically get rid of well loved items (e.g., with rips, holes, light stains)?
Please select the answer most relevant to you.

* 10. Considering distance and accessibility, how convenient is your nearest charity shop or clothing bank?
Please select the answer most relevant to you.

* 11. How often do you have clothing / home textiles available to donate?
Please select the answer most relevant to you.