Textiles Wastage is....
NOT COOL!
What is Textiles Wastage?
Textiles wastage is when fabric or clothing is no longer needed and is thrown out.
The Stats and Facts
Australia is the world’s biggest consumer of textiles, more than 200,000 tonnes of clothing end up in landfill each year, the equivalent weight of almost four Sydney Harbour Bridges (Australian Institute, 2024).
It’s been found 92 million tonnes of textiles wastage is produced every year as production doubled from 2005 to 2015. 11% of plastic waste comes from textiles wastage and 10% of global carbon emissions.
The junked fabrics then get filled in poor countries where the fabric is burned or dumped in landfills because of the lack of infrastructure (UNEP, 2025).
The environment is severely impacted as toxic greenhouse gasses are released and trapped: the main driver of climate change.
But Don't
Worry!
It's not ALL horrible!
Meet Girlfriend Collective
'ReGirlfriend' What is 'ReGirlfriend?
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ReGirlfriend is a sustainable solution to textiles waste.
The company girlfriend reuses and recycles clothes from ANY brand!
What they do:
- Gives $10 rewards per girlfriend item
- Gives $5 rewards per non-girlfriend item
- Recycling rewards = 30% discount
- Nothing is sent to landfill
When you donate to ReGirlfriend you can send
up to 10 items.
Item Criteria
Your items must be clean and dry.
What YOU can do!
1. Stop buying new clothes, especially just because it's trending
2. Buy from your local thrift stores or sustainable options
3. Donate or upcycle your own clothes, give them to family, friends or charity
4. Do your own research on sustainable brands and promote
5. Inform others about this issue!
We need Earth and Earth needs our help, we are the inhabiters of
this beautiful world, so lets take care of it!
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