Lifeline urges people not to dump clothing outside bins after charities inundated
6 years, 2 months ago

Lifeline urges people not to dump clothing outside bins after charities inundated

ABC  

Some charities are resembling a dump site after being inundated with unwanted goods in the post-Christmas clean out. "We came yesterday and bought a whole bag of clothes and stuff like that and the bins were empty and now today we've come back and they're filled, overflowing," she said. Jane Milburn said sharing and revamping old clothes is a good alternative to dumping goods at overstocked charities. Not-for-profit group Share the Dignity collects unwanted handbags filled with sanitary items for underprivileged women, while Dressed for Success collected business attire from around the country to support "people on their journey to secure lasting employment." Ms Milburn, who has spent years upcycling clothing and furniture, said creating new items from old was a worthy investment.

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Why these charities want you to think before you donate
5 years, 2 months ago

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ABC  

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NL Times  

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8 years, 2 months ago

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Councils consider axing charity clothing bins due to dumping, vandalism and graffiti
9 years, 7 months ago

Councils consider axing charity clothing bins due to dumping, vandalism and graffiti

ABC  

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ABC  

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