Butler Thrift Store

Did you know that fast fashion— the quick production of inexpensive, trendy clothing—is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions, pollutes waterways with dyes, yarn preparation, and fiber production, and is the second biggest industry consumer of water? In fact, it takes 2,000 gallons of water to produce a single pair of jeans.

Reducing your pawprint has never been so stylish—the launch of Butler Thrift allows our community to minimize our environmental impact by reducing clothing waste and new clothing demand.

This student-led business will provide the Butler community with the opportunity to shop sustainably and affordably, right here on campus. Butler Thrift serves as a way for individuals to reduce their environmental impact and easily access inexpensive clothing by donating gently used clothing and shopping second-hand.

Additionally, Butler Thrift, as a student-led enterprise, will encourage interdisciplinary collaboration amongst its student interns and a mentorship committee made up of Office of Sustainability staff and Lacy School of Business faculty, providing leadership and entrepreneurial experiential learning while serving Butler’s sustainability goals. This enterprise highlights the importance of keeping sustainability at the forefront of business.

For its pilot year (2024-2025), Butler Thrift will be available as a series of clothing collection drives and pop-up shop events. Pop-up shops will be held on the second floor of Dugan Hall in room 234.

Collection drives:

  • Oct. 4-6th and Homecoming tent (accepting gently used Butler Gear only)
  • Dec. before finals (all clothing items, except undergarments and shoes)
  • Jan. 13-17th (all clothing items, except undergarments and shoes)
  • Feb. late (all clothing items, except undergarments and shoes)
  • April 14-25th (all clothing items, except undergarments and shoes)

Pop-up Shops:

  • Sept. 23-24 11am-2pm, 5-7pm

Stay tuned for later pop-up shop dates and times.

Questions? Contact sustainability@butler.edu or reach out via Instagram: @bluescloset.bu