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Circular Living Toolkit

Free resources to help you reduce waste, donate responsibly, and support a circular economy in Los Angeles.

At Composed Giving, we believe everyday choices about clothing, home goods, and consumption can strengthen communities while reducing landfill waste. These free guides will help you declutter thoughtfully and keep usable items circulating where they are needed most.

Small choices about what we buy, donate, and reuse can transform our communities.
— Elsa Elbert, President

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Conscious Consumerism & the Circular Economy

Learn how everyday choices about what we buy, keep, donate, and discard shape our communities and environment.

Inside this guide you'll learn:

• what conscious consumerism means
• how circular economies reduce waste
• practical ways to shop and donate more responsibly
• simple habits that reduce landfill waste

Why Circular Giving Matters

Millions of pounds of usable clothing and household goods are discarded every year while many families lack access to essential items.

Circular giving helps redirect these resources into the community where they can create meaningful impact.

Through Composed Giving we work to:

redistribute clothing and household goods
support families transitioning into stable housing
reduce textile waste
build stronger community networks

Our Community Impact

Through donations, partnerships, and volunteers, Composed Giving helps redirect usable goods to families and organizations throughout Los Angeles County.

Every item donated keeps materials in circulation and reduces landfill waste.

Check out our full impact here

• thousands of pounds of textiles diverted from landfills
• 40+ charity partners supported
• home decor and furnishings given new life
• dignity and love given to our most vulnerable neighbors

Support Circular Giving

There are many ways to support a circular economy and strengthen our community.

The heart of these collaborations lies in a shared commitment to making a positive impact. By combining financial donations, in-kind contributions, and brand influence, we can forge powerful partnerships that drive meaningful change in our community and beyond.