Clothing Please is committed to a world free of textile waste. Together, we can ensure that no garment ends up in landfill, creating a sustainable future for generations to come.
In Australia, there is no justification for sending clothing to landfill—it’s an environmental, ethical, and economic failure.
of textiles end up in landfill each year
of water used to make a single cotton t-shirt
of global carbon emissions from the fashion industry
tonnes of textile waste generated annually in Australia
Disposing of textiles in landfill contributes to resource depletion, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. When textiles decompose in landfills, they release methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide.
Ethically, landfilling clothing—whether corporate or personal—is inexcusable. Many discarded garments are still wearable and could benefit those in need.
The fashion industry loses approximately $500 billion in value annually due to clothing underutilization and lack of recycling. A zero-landfill approach creates economic opportunities through resource recovery.
Clothing Please stands apart with a collaborative, circular approach that maximises impact while minimising harm.
Unlike other recycling programs, we don't ask for money. Our focus is on diverting textiles from landfill, not profit.
We collaborate with local charities to ensure surplus clothing is responsibly recycled and benefits those who need it most.
We ensure your donated clothing doesn't end up polluting overseas beaches or dumps, addressing a critical issue in textile recycling.
A zero-landfill approach offers tangible benefits: conserving resources, reducing emissions, and protecting ecosystems.
Recycling one ton of textiles saves up to 200k–1B liters of water compared to producing new materials.
Each kilogram of clothing kept out of landfill prevents approximately 25-36 kg of CO₂ emissions.
Diverting textiles from landfills reduces the need for expanding waste disposal sites in natural areas.
We’re actively working to change the fate of unwanted clothing by setting up operations overseas
to properly recycle textiles and offer employment to people in need.
Even more concerning, some organizations knowingly allow unwanted clothing to end up in offshore landfills. Clothing Please is actively working to change that by setting up operations overseas to properly recycle this clothing and offer employment to people in need.
Prevents exploitative dumping practices in ecologically vulnerable regions.
Strengthens self-sufficiency by linking recycling efforts to community needs.
Promotes closed-loop practices to ensure clothing is reused or recycled responsibly.
Reduces environmental harm of textile waste through innovative, planet-first strategies.
Zero-landfill isn’t just about the environment—it improves lives and creates opportunities.
Together, we can close the loop on textile waste and build a sustainable future—one garment at a time. Register today to be part of the solution.