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PORT BUSINESS
Planet Aid:
Open For Clothes
Used Apparel Goes
From Bins to Bales to
Ship’s Containers
he bright yellow bins marked “Planet Aid” are common
sights at local shopping centers. Perhaps you’ve even
tossed in a bag of clothes as a donation.
By doing so, you’ve helped the planet on several levels,
from providing economic stimulus in the world’s poorest
countries to preserving landfill space in the world’s richest.
Incidentally, you’ve also created a demand for the Port of Baltimore’s
services.
The nonprofit organization’s headquarters and its largest warehouse — a
40,000-square-foot facility — are located in Elkridge, Md. “Our primary port
is the Port of Baltimore,” said Tammy Sproule, Public Relations Manager for
Planet Aid. “Because we’re sort of central, it’s a good hub to be in and it’s
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BY NANCY MENEFEE JACKSON
Photography Courtesy of Planet Aid