Resource Depot's Annual REfashion Weekend Promotes Sustainable Fashion

Event rescues nearly two tons of clothing, welcomes 215 shoppers, and raises nearly $35,000 for sustainability and education programs.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:54pm

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Resource Depot, a nonprofit creative reuse center in West Palm Beach, Florida, hosted its annual REfashion Weekend event, welcoming 215 guests and raising nearly $35,000 to support the organization's environmental education and reuse programs. The event rescued nearly 2 tons of clothing from entering the waste stream, giving the items a second life in the community.

Why it matters

Events like REfashion Weekend demonstrate how community-driven reuse can have both environmental and social impact. By promoting secondhand fashion, Resource Depot is raising awareness about sustainability and the importance of reducing waste.

The details

REfashion Weekend featured a wide variety of gently used women's clothing, shoes, and accessories, ranging from individually priced designer boutique items to an entire floor where shoppers could fill a bag with sustainable fashion finds. The event included several themed shopping experiences, beginning with the Fashion First Friday VIP Shopping Night, followed by Saturday's Morning Style Rush and Afternoon Style Edit, and the new Fashion by the Pound Monday.

  • The annual REfashion Weekend event took place from March 13-15, 2026.
  • On average, Resource Depot receives nearly 19,000 pounds of donated materials each month — about 9.5 tons — that are kept out of the solid waste stream through donation and reuse.

The players

Resource Depot

A nonprofit creative reuse center in West Palm Beach, Florida, dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and creativity through reuse and education programs.

Jennifer O'Brien

The Executive Director of Resource Depot.

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What they’re saying

“REfashion Weekend shows how sustainability can be both impactful and stylish.”

— Jennifer O'Brien, Executive Director of Resource Depot

What’s next

Resource Depot plans to continue hosting the annual REfashion Weekend event to promote sustainable fashion and raise funds for its environmental education and reuse programs.

The takeaway

By hosting events like REfashion Weekend, Resource Depot is demonstrating how community-driven reuse can have a positive impact on the environment and local community. The event's success highlights the growing demand for sustainable fashion options and the importance of reducing textile waste.