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The Future is Reusable
We now live in a throwaway society. There was a time when commodities were expensive but made to last. If they went wrong, they were worth repairing. Now everything from clothing to electrical appliances and furniture is seen as disposable. This is simply not a sustainable way to live.
We can minimise the problem of waste if we can get into the habit of reusing items. With things like clothing, household items and appliances, most of their carbon footprint is created in their manufacture. So it makes sense to prolong their use and spread this impact over a greater timeframe. The longer we keep things, rather than replacing them, the less waste we produce.
Reuse is by far the most eco-friendly option – second only to reducing consumption – because there is zero waste in reuse.
The more we reuse, the less we waste.
Charitable Reuse Australia is the collective network of charitable purpose-driven reuse enterprises.
Charitable Reuse Australia champions the circular economy as the foundation of a more sustainable environment and an equitable society.
For over a century, charitable reuse enterprises have been at the forefront of this economic, environmental and social movement.
And we believe that they are uniquely placed to elevate circular economy thinking and drive its uptake in Australia.
That’s why we support charity and social enterprise retailers across the country.
