Even brand new goods can be surplus. Let's keep it moving, but not to landfill.
Charities to donate sewing projects to:
Helping people, especially children, women and families in need.
Sewing for charity Australia -
https://sewingforcharity.com/
Canberra Circle of Women - sew for change. https://canberracircleofwomen.com/
Thread Together new clothes to people in need - https://www.threadtogether.org/
Recyclers:
ACT textile recycling solutions:
https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/recyclopaedia/items/c/clothing,-blankets-and-fabrics
NSW recycling solutions:
Textile Recycling in Sydney | Zero Waste Services
Hawkesbury Remakery https://hawkesburyremakery.com.au/
Reverse Garbage https://reversegarbage.org.au/
Upcycle Newcastle https://upcyclenewcastle.org.au/
VIC:
UPPAREL https://upparel.com.au Zero landfill. Full traceability. Verified ESG reporting — for every kilogram you send to them.
Other charities or recyclers you know about? Tell us:
We will happily expand these lists. If you have any suggested charities to add, please feel free to reach out via our Facebook group Weebill - All about textile (https://www.facebook.com/groups/698356469531116/) or by completing the contact us webform.