OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Plato’s Closet opens second Omaha location Thursday, giving teens cash for clothes while promoting sustainable fashion.
- The company recycles more than 60 million items annually, though the EPA says only 15% of all U.S. clothing gets recycled.
- The new store began accepting donations in January to stock shelves before opening.
- Shoppers say they prefer Plato’s Closet over thrift stores for its cash payments and curated selection.
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A new Plato’s Closet location in northwest Omaha is opening its doors this week near 90th and Fort Streets, offering teens and young adults a chance to refresh their wardrobes while keeping clothes out of landfills.
The secondhand clothing store, which buys and sells gently used name-brand items, will celebrate its grand opening Thursday with special events running through the weekend…