All-Product Recycling Initiative by FR for UNHCR

•  Recycling programs with Japanese schools

In Japan, FR has supported recycling programs at universities, high schools and elementary schools since 2009 to promote greater awareness and participation in the All-Product Recycling Initiative. As of last year, 12 schools had held successful drives, collecting a total of some 50,000 items of clothing for recycling.

This year, FR and the UNHCR have invited more schools to participate and about 30 are planning to hold collection drives. FR employees will visit participating schools, hold lectures for students and work with them to coordinate collection drives. The company is also planning to begin accepting applications from schools for next year's program. Details will be posted on FR's homepage once plans are finalized.

•  All-Product Recycling Initiative

FR has operated the All-Product Recycling Initiative since 2006. Thanks to the generous support of UNIQLO and g.u. customers, the Company has collected 14.1 million garments (as of April 2012), with 5.2 million safely delivered to displaced people in 23 countries around the world so far. About 90% of donated clothing is still in good enough condition to reuse. Since 2007, FR has delivered clothing to people in need throughout the world, with a particular focus on refugee camps. FR aims to supply good quality clothing to people in need and optimize the lifespan of its clothes. Please see the following link for more information about the All-Product Recycling Initiative

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