Meeting papers

Attachment 5: BlockTexx Textile Recycling




                                                                               Waste Plan 2023-2028
‘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, and other textiles including sheets,




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towels, pillowcases, tea towels etc are
provided to BlockTexx, a leading textile




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recycling company.
Textiles are transformed into valuable,




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high-grade recycled materials. This
process enables Australian manufacturers




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to utilise the recycled textiles and create
new products. The recycled materials find




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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 send to BlockTexx
for recycling.



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