October 2021 | Events & Local Area
Stitch don't Ditch
Every 10 minutes an estimated 6000 kilos of textiles and clothing are dumped in landfill in Australia.
Charities are overwhelmed, only 1% of the total collected disposed garments are recycled.
100 billion garments are produced globally each year, with 33% going to landfill withi the first year of purchase.
The textile industry is estimated to emit 8% of carbon emission, and 20% of the World’s waste.
Turn you pre-loved garments into new fashions and SAVE OUR PLANET.
From resesign, reshape where fashion begins we encourage everyone to take part in this competition as there is no better way in the future than the one you are an active part in.