Sustainable Clothing Drive
Lisa Starkey – HSIE and Design & Technology Teacher | Coordinator of High School Sustainability Programs | Tutor
Wow! An impressive $214 was raised for the amazing Thread Together organisation, which provides new clothing for people in need. Just $5 will provide a new wardrobe of clothing for one person.
Thank you to all those who donated their quality, pre-loved clothing – which we have kept out of landfill. Did you know that the problem of fashion waste affects our climate, our ecosystems, and our health? Textile production generates 42 million tons of plastic waste per year, making the textile industry the second-highest industrial sector after packaging.
It seems that many Emanuel students are fabulous thrift shoppers who were keen to grab a bargain.
Many thanks also go to the dedicated students who assisted in the sorting of clothes and setting up process, and to Ruby and Ari Grynberg for delivering remaining bags of clothing to St Vinnies.
