Uniforms shouldn't end up in landfill
At Kapes, we believe school uniforms should be part of a circular system — not the waste stream. That's why we've built a fully managed takeback scheme that gives old uniforms a new life, and creates real-world impact with every item returned.
How the Takeback Scheme Works
Parents Return Used Uniforms
Whether outgrown, damaged, or end-of-year leftovers
We Collect, Sort & Process
Either for reuse, recycling, or responsible disposal
We Fund School Meals
For every item returned, we fund a school meal for a child in need in Africa
Real Impact • Real Results
100% Circular System
Every uniform returned enters our closed-loop system, ensuring nothing goes to waste and creating continuous value for communities.
1:1 Meals per Uniform
For every uniform item returned, we fund one nutritious school meal for a child in need across African communities.
Zero Landfill Waste
Through our comprehensive takeback scheme, no uniform ends up in landfill - creating a truly sustainable textile lifecycle.
For Schools: Zero Admin, Real Results
Our takeback system is designed for busy schools:
Fully Managed by Us
No extra work for your team
Built into Parent Experience
Simple and friction-free ordering integration
Tracked in KapesImpact™
Your community can see the impact in real time
Schools on the Core and Impact tiers automatically receive takeback integration and impact reporting.
For Parents: Simple & Purposeful
Returning and purchasing old uniforms is as easy as:
School Collection Bin
Drop them into a convenient school collection bin
Shop Online
Purchase second-hand uniforms directly through our online store
Home Delivery & Locker Pickups
Convenient collection and delivery options to your preferred location
It's not just recycling — it's feeding children, reducing waste, and teaching values.
The Results Speak for Themselves
Uniforms Reused or Recycled
Less textile waste in landfills
Meals Funded
More children attending school
Parent Engagement
Stronger school community connections
Visible Metrics
Easy reporting for leadership teams
By making uniforms circular, we reduce environmental impact and increase social impact — without schools or parents having to change the way they shop.
Because impact shouldn't require effort — just better systems.
Ready to make your school uniforms part of the circular economy?