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A simple step towards a sustainable wardrobe

We make it easy to recycle your denim and give it new life—transforming it into housing insulation, pet beds, food packaging, and more. Recycle your well-loved jeans, jackets, and other pieces through one of our participating retailers or our mail-in program.

Free ways to recycle with us

Through a retailer Through Our Mail-in Program

Real Denim Stories

A story of creativity.

For artist Frankie Zombie, denim is a canvas. His jeans are often covered with brushstrokes and splatters that that tell the story of his passion, fearlessness, and bold style. He creatively repurposes his worn denim into works of art—by painting pieces in his studio and by recycling with a participating retailer.

A story of versatility.

For globetrotter Hillary Bowles, denim is a wardrobe staple. On international trips or at home, the goes-with-anything style is her go-to. And thanks to denim’s versatility, she can recycle her well-loved pieces with Anthropologie and help them serve a new purpose.

Join Frankie Zombie and Hillary Bowles in recycling denim with Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program.

Recycle through a retailer

Retailers participating in Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program collect denim made from at least 90% cotton to help us divert textile waste from landfills and give new purpose to well-loved pieces.

Find your favorite brand below and join us in doing good for the earth.

NOW - 12/31/2024

$10 off a new pair and 2x AE rewards

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2/5/2024 - 12/31/2024

$20 off a $100+ denim purchase

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$20 off a new pair of jeans

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Bring your denim to a Carhartt store for recycling

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15% off a new pair of jeans

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$20 off a new pair of jeans

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$10 off a new pair of jeans

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Now - 12/31/2024

20% off your next pair of PAIGE jeans

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NOW - 12/31/2024

$20 off your next full price denim purchase

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NOW - 12/31/2024

25% off your same-day denim purchase

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Recycle through our mail-in program

Print, pack, and make a positive impact. Send your worn denim and meal kit insulation liners to be recycled with a FREE label from Zappos for Good.

Get Your Label
01

Box it up

Make sure your denim is at least 90% cotton and doesn’t have any hangers, tags, stickers, or plastic attached.

02

Print a label

Create or log in to your Zappos account and print a free shipping label.1

Get Your Label
03

Drop it off

Take your box to your local UPS store (Continental U.S. shipping only), and they’ll take care of the rest.2

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1 Prepaid label provided by Zappos for Good. You are responsible for printing and affixing the label to your box with packing materials of your choice. 2 You may ship up to 50 lbs. of denim in a single shipment through Zappos for Good (even though the label only says 2 lbs).

Every Piece Pledge

We believe every piece of denim recycled makes a difference, which is why we started the Every Piece Pledge. Join us by taking the pledge and making your commitment to keeping waste out of landfills. The more who get involved, the bigger impact we can make.

#DenimStackChallenge

Our Denim Stack Challenge is back, throughout the month of November. It's easy to make a difference from the comfort of your home. Just stack your denim, snap a pic, and share it on Instagram with #DenimStackChallenge to challenge friends. If you find yourself wearing less denim, now is the perfect time to recycle what you don’t wear. Don't let the day go to waste.

Sustainable Fashion Essentials

See how easy it is to look good and do good with natural cotton.

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Flagship Store 71 Greene St New York, NY 10012
Discount of 25% off denim is valid for Dallas location only.
3230 Knox Street, Suite 110 Dallas, TX 75205
*Offer valid 1/1/19 – 2/28/19 on a purchase of regularly priced Cody James®, Cody James Core®, Moonshine SpiritTM, Gibson®, Shyanne®, Shyanne Life®, IdyllwindTM and Hawx® jeans when you contribute your old denim clothing between 1/1/19 – 1/31/19 to the Blue Jeans Go GreenTM recycling program at any Boot Barn store. One 20% off coupon card will be distributed per denim item contributed to Blue Jeans Go GreenTM at a Boot Barn store. Offer valid in-store only.
*Offer valid in FRAME stores only. *Offer valid only when you bring in denim jeans, and discount only valid on full-price FRAME denim jeans.
*20% Off a new pair of O.N.S jeans when you bring your old pair of jeans to our 71 Green Street flagship in SoHo. Offer valid in-store only and must be used the same day. Offer cannot be applied to multiple purchases, future purchases, redeemed for cash, or combined with other offers. Offer not valid on denim shirts. Blue Jeans Go Green™ is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated. UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation is a trademark of Bonded Logic, Inc.
*$10 credit at the Levi’s Tailor Shop is valid at the New York City 59th Street Bloomingdale’s location only.
1000 Third Avenue 59th Street and, Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022
*EACH COUPON RECEIVED WHEN RECYCLING DENIM IS VALID FOR ONE-TIME USE APRIL 1, 2019 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2019 AT AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS® STORES OR AE.COM® IN THE USA (INCLUDING PR) AND CANADA ONLY. RECEIVE $10 OFF ONE PAIR OF AEO® JEANS WHEN YOU BRING A PAIR OF JEANS INTO AN AE STORE TO BE RECYCLED. ORIGINAL COUPON (NO COPIES) MUST BE SURRENDERED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. DISCOUNT APPLIED PRIOR TO SALES TAX AND SHIPPING & HANDLING. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER COUPON OR DISCOUNT. OFFER NOT VALID FOR CLEARANCE JEANS, AERIE, TAILGATE, OR 3RD PARTY MERCHANDISE, PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MERCHANDISE OR GIFT CARDS. NO CASH VALUE. NOT VALID OUTSIDE THE USA AND CANADA. © 2019 AEO MANAGEMENT CO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
*Qualifying purchase is before taxes in a single transaction. 20% discount valid for any denim purchase from the following brands: Outland Denim, Levi’s and select styles from RE/DONE. Only one discount applied per purchase, with one or more donated pair of pre-loved jeans. Offer available only at Holt Renfrew Bloor, Yorkdale, Square One, Calgary and Vancouver from 02/22/2018 to 05/01/2018.
Westfield Culver City Arden Fair Aventura Mall Williamsburg Premium Outlets Chicago Premium Outlets Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
*Offer valid on purchases made in U.S. full price rag & bone stores when you trade in your denim to the denim recycling program and purchase at least one new pair of full-price jean pants, jean jackets, jean shorts or jean skirts that same day. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases, future purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. Offer not valid on denim that is on sale.
*$20 discount valid on purchases of full-price J.Crew branded jeans made in J.Crew stores or at jcrew.com when you contribute one pair of jeans to the Blue Jeans Go Green™ denim recycling program. Not valid on phone orders. Discount cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Discount not valid on third-party branded items. Terms are subject to change.
*Offer valid in J. Crew Factory and J. Crew Mercantile stores and at jcrewfactory.com on purchases of full-price J. Crew Factory and J. Crew Mercantile branded jeans when you contribute one pair of jeans to the Blue Jeans Go Green™ denim recycling program in stores or through mail in the shipping’s-on-us bag provided. Offer valid from January 8, 2019, 12:01am ET through February 22, 2019, 11:59pm ET. Not valid in J. Crew stores; at jcrew.com; or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offer. Offer not valid on clearance styles; third party branded items; women’s jeggings; Style J8495 Cozy Denim; and crewcuts styles. To redeem online, enter the unique code provided in the promo code box at checkout. To redeem in stores, present this card at the time of purchase to receive discount. Valid in the U.S. only. Terms of offer are subject to change.
If you are interested in holding a denim drive within your organization for employees, or if your organization has denim items that you would like to contribute (possibly from old denim, uniforms, non-resalable goods, etc.) we would be happy to discuss. Please Contact us
Thank you for your interest in recycling denim for the Blue Jeans Go Green™ program. We’re happy to give you more information on how to start your own drive. Please Contact us.
*Offer valid on purchases made in Madewell stores through December 31, 2019, when you contribute one pair of jeans to the Blue Jeans Go Green™ denim recycling program and purchase at least one new pair of full-price jeans. Offer not valid at madewell.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. Offer not valid on third-party branded items. Terms of offer are subject to change. Blue Jeans Go GreenTM is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated.
**Offer valid on purchases made on beijaflorjeans.com or at Beija-Flor Jeans stores through July 31, 2019, when you contribute one pair of jeans to Beija-Flor Jeans in partnership with Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ denim recycling program and purchase at least one new pair of full-price bottoms. Code is not for resale or publication and cannot be combined with other offers or used more than once. Past purchases, tops, accessories, gift cards, clearance/sale items, and commercial orders are excluded from this offer.

Mail in Your Denim

Recycling denim into insulation can keep someone warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. One way to contribute is to mail in your used denim to the program directly. Here’s how:  
  • We recommended using our Mailing Label. However, if you choose to label your package yourself, please clearly address it to: The Blue Jeans Go Green™ Denim Recycling Program.
  • Please include your return address.
  • Please limit your package(s) to a maximum of 100 pieces of denim per parcel. If you have more than 100 pieces of denim, please contact us.
  • You are responsible for the cost of mailing your denim. You may select your carrier (for example USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
  • Make sure your mailing package is strong enough to support the amount of denim you’re putting in it.
  • Only denim items can be sent; however, any type of denim apparel (not just jeans) is accepted.
  • Your denim may be mailed in any type of condition – it can contain rips, holes, bedazzling, etc.
  • You do not need to remove anything from your denim. All decorations including buttons, grommets, snaps, zippers, etc. are removed during the recycling process. However, no paper or cardboard tags may be attached to the denim. Please remove these items prior to shipping.
  • Please contact us with any additional questions.

Start a school denim drive

We work with students, teachers, parents, administrators, faculty members and staff to organize denim drives in schools K-12 and at colleges and universities. It’s a simple way to make a positive impact on the earth while providing a learning opportunity. Want to hold a drive? We’d love to help you get started with educational resources, curriculum materials, promotional collateral, collection ideas, and more.

Pieces of denim collected
through schools & educational organizations:

350,000+

Schools & Educational Organizations
that have participated:

100+

Start a Drive
*Includes schools that have participated for multiple years.
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Collect denim
in your community

Anyone can host a drive to collect denim. Professionals, volunteers, and individuals interested in making a difference can easily host a drive in their local community. Whether it's in your neighborhood or at the office, every effort and piece of denim collected can make a positive impact for our planet. Do good in denim and get started today.

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Thank you

Together, we’re cutting down textile waste and making a positive impact on the earth.

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Mail in Your Denim

Recycling denim into insulation can keep someone warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. One way to contribute is to mail in your used denim to the program directly. Here's how:
  • We recommended using our Mailing Label. However, if you choose to label your package yourself, please clearly address it to: The Blue Jeans Go Green™ Denim Recycling Program.
  • Please include your return address.
  • Please limit your package(s) to a maximum of 100 pieces of denim per parcel. If you have more than 100 pieces of denim, please contact us.
  • You are responsible for the cost of mailing your denim. You may select your carrier (for example USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
  • Make sure your mailing package is strong enough to support the amount of denim you're putting in it.
  • Only denim items can be sent; however, any type of denim apparel (not just jeans) is accepted.
  • Your denim may be mailed in any type of condition – it can contain rips, holes, bedazzling, etc.
  • You do not need to remove anything from your denim. All decorations including buttons, grommets, snaps, zippers, etc. are removed during the recycling process. However, no paper or cardboard tags may be attached to the denim. Please remove these items prior to shipping.
  • Please contact us with any additional questions.
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