Meeting papers

Attachment 05:
BlockTexx Textile Recycling
‘Give a Sheet®’ for the planet




In Australia, textile waste has become a significant contributor to
landfill with the average Australian discarding around 23 kilograms
of textiles per year (ABS, 2001). To combat this issue, the residents
of Noosa have embraced the Give a Sheet® for the planet initiative,
breathing new life into preloved clothing and household textiles.

Preloved clothing is given to Vinnies, an organisation dedicated
to assisting those in need. Other textiles including sheets, towels,
pillowcases, tea towels etc. are provided to BlockTexx, a leading textile
recycling company.

Textiles are transformed into valuable, high-grade recycled materials.
This process enables Australian manufacturers to utilise the recycled
textiles and create new products. The recycled materials find
applications in various industries, including hydro-mulch, geosynthetic
fabrics, and building materials.

In 2022, as part of the Give a Sheet® for the planet event, the Noosa
community diverted 3.2 tonnes of textile waste from ending up in
landfill. Again in 2023, the community continued their support with
1.6 tonnes of clothing donated to Vinnies and 818 kilograms of textiles
sent to BlockTexx for recycling.
                                                                            textile recycling



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