UPPAREL: Leading Textile Recycling & Circular Fashion
UPPAREL is Australasia's leader in textile recovery and recycling, driving sustainability in the fashion industry. At the forefront of the circular fashion economy, UPPAREL repurpose and recycle textiles, aiming to extend product life and reduce landfill waste.
With over 6 million items saved from landfill and 3.5 million kilograms of greenhouse gases prevented, UPPAREL proves that sustainability equals success.
UPPAREL has also innovated and created UPTEX, a fully recycled and recyclable textile material made from recovered textiles. This sustainable alternative replaces conventional materials like cardboard and plastics, showcasing versatility for applications in homewares, packaging, signage, and furniture.
UPPAREL’S IMPACT
Greenhouse Gases Prevented: 7,757,381 kg of gases stopped from polluting our atmosphere—breathing easier already!
Total KG Diverted: 2,216,394 kg of textiles saved from waste.
Items Reused: 9,503,900 items given a second life, supporting circular fashion.
Partners: Over 1,000 visionary partners helping reduce and reuse waste.
Upcycling Pioneers: 80,000+ people joining the fight against textile waste.
UPPAREL partners with visionary businesses, empowering them to reduce and reuse textile waste through innovative solutions like clothing donation bins and online services.
What can you do?
Ensure your unwanted items have a second life! Participating in UPPAREL’s textile recycling program is simple:
1. Purchase Recycling: Choose how much you want to recycle (starting at $35 for 10kg of textiles). You will get a label for each package.
2. Package Items: Pack your clean, unwanted textiles (clothing, shoes, linen, etc.) into any available box.
3. Book Collection: Schedule a collection or drop-off through Australia Post using the label from your confirmation email.
The future of fashion is circular. Be part of the revolution with UPPAREL — converting waste into valuable resources, one garment at a time. For more information, visit their website at upparel.com.au.
Please note that public drop-offs are not accepted at their facility, but you can find a list of active drop-off locations on their website!