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On 31 December 2023, Henk Slagter stepped down as chair of Kledingbanken Maxima after twelve years. Peter Heidema has taken over the chairmanship.

Heidema served as an alderman in the municipality of Ten Boer for eight years, with social affairs among his responsibilities. His social commitment and experience of volunteering are a strong fit with Maxima's mission.

Since the introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility legislation for textiles, Kledingbanken Maxima has worked with clothing shops to give garments a second life. The rules make producers and retailers jointly responsible for textiles placed on the market.

Maxima places collection bins in shops for clothing that was bought there and is no longer worn. This helps shops meet their responsibilities while giving Maxima more wearable clothing to offer in its own shops. Clothing that is unsuitable for reuse is processed sustainably.

After being closed due to a serious leak, Kledingbank Maxima in Winschoten has reopened. The building has been refurbished with a new floor, refreshed ceilings and a thorough clean, allowing visitors to return to a tidy and welcoming environment.

The reopening immediately showed how great the need is: a queue had formed before opening time. According to the organisation, this underlines the importance of the service for families and residents who depend on clothing support.