Donate your used or unwanted shoes and socks into the collection bin, in College of Human Ecology Commons (between Martha Van Rensellaer Hall and the Human Ecology Building)! Holes and stains are OK! Broken zippers are OK! Just make sure they clean, dry, and (mostly) odorless. Over 1 billion lbs. of textiles are thrown out in New York state EVERY YEAR. Help us divert these items from the landfill. Items will be sorted and will go to: people in our community in need; people domestically and abroad who have limited access to good footwear, and to textile recycling centers.