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Upcycle Program

Upcycle Your Princeton Pride



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Donate your gently-used Princeton gear
and be part of a greener, more spirited future.


What if your old Princeton t-shirt or sweatshirt could tell a new story?

Now it can!

We are proud to launch the Princeton Retail Upcycle Donation Program,
a new initiative to transform gently-used Princeton-branded apparel
into unique, sustainable creations.




How It Works:

• Bring your clean, lightly-worn Princeton-branded clothing, bags or soft fabric items to our donation bins.

• Our team will transform these items into fresh, one-of-a-kind pieces that celebrate Princeton spirit in a new way.

• The new upcycled items will be available for purchase at Princeton University Retail locations next year — combining sustainability, creativity, and tradition.

Acceptable Items:


Clean Princeton-branded t-shirts, jackets, jerseys,tote bags – think soft, sweatshirts, fleece, fabric.

Unacceptable Items:


Stained, ripped, or non-Princeton items.
Nothing hard or non-fabric.




Donation Bins Available:

• Princeton University Retail locations – Nassau Street and 36 University Place




Why partecipate?

• Keep Princeton memories alive.

• Support a more sustainable future.

• Be part of a community initiative that gives back.

Every item donated keeps Princeton pride in circulation — and keeps textiles out of landfills. Thank you for supporting a greener future for our University and our world.







FAQs



What can I donate?

Clean, gently-worn Princeton-branded apparel, bags or soft fabric items. No severely damaged or non-Princeton items, please.




Where do I drop off my donations?

At the official Princeton University Retail locations: Nassau Street or 36 University Place.




What will happen to my donated item?

Donated items will be upcycled into new, one-of-a-kind Princeton creations. Every piece will have a second life — carrying forward Princeton pride in a sustainable way.




When will the upcycled products be available?

Our limited-edition upcycled collection will launch next year. Stay tuned for announcements!




Can I get my donated item back?

No, donations are final and will be creatively reimagined into new items.




Will I receive anything for donating?

YES! A big hug and thank you from the planet!



Thank you for helping us preserve school
spirit and protect the planet!