Things you can do

Get Creative - Repair, Reuse, Upcycle

Did you know 25 million Australians each toss out 23 kgs of clothes every year?

Actions you can do right away

  • Shop second hand for clothes, household goods, books - even gifts

  • Spend that little bit more on things that will last longer

  • Mend your clothes - stop procrastinating and sew on that button!

Actions that take some planning

  • Use environmentally friendly dyes to give new life to a piece of clothing you would otherwise throw away

  • Take that broken appliance it to your local Repair Cafe (or if it’s unsalvageable, throw in e-waste)

  • Donate your second hand clothes or goods to charity or have a garage sale and invite all your friends

Community Action

Attend or Host a Community Clothes Swap

If you open your wardrobe, there’s a good chance there’s a ton of clothes you haven’t worn in a while. Time to host or join a clothes swap!

Clothes swaps are a fantastic way to find new-to-you items for your wardrobe, and to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfill. Plus it’s a really fun social get together!

Essentially someone hosts, you pick a date, everyone brings 3-5 items of clothing, there are lots of snacks and everyone comes home with something “new”! It’s a great way to refresh one’s wardrobe, discover new styles, and connect with others who share an interest in sustainable fashion.

To organise a clothes swap check our How to Host a Clothing Swap including step by steps at A Fitting Connection. You could also organise a clothes swap through your school or sports club and you can find some great inspo on Slow Fashion here!

Want to take part in a clothes swap but don’t want to host one? Google clothes swap in your local area and see if there are any events coming up. A good place to start is the links below or your local council website:

Find a Clothing Swap