ABC News – Australia · australia
Hobart City Mission launches trial to repair clothing and cut waste
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Hobart City Mission initiated a trial to repair donated clothing and reduce textile waste, addressing the overwhelming amount unsuitable for resale. Only 20 percent of donations are deemed saleable, with 14 percent ending up in landfill. The Rinse, Repair and Rewear pilot project aims to divert clothing from waste, with 42 percent recovered for washing and 11 percent for repairs.
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