Remove textile waste from our waterways

$100 of $2,500 goal
Given by 1 generous donor in around 8 months

Help fund a textile recycling machine to be here in Aotearoa New Zealand! Say no to plastic textile waste 🌏

Grey Lynn, Auckland

You may have heard of a circular economy, a system that reuses waste products and diverts these products from going to landfill where it will create carbon emissions and other hazards for our planet.

I need your help to purchase a textile recycling machine that will be based in Auckland.

The problem: It’s estimated that Aotearoa New Zealand sends between 100,000 to 200,000 tons of textile waste to landfill. While the global apparel industry is expected to rise by 63% in 2030

My proposal: Is creating a enticing business model for people to recycle bed sheets, pillows, duvet covers and other products we use in every single household!

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I have been approaching companies with smaller scale machinery ranging from $1,900 towards $25,000

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Closing page  3 October 2022

Check out Upparel https://upparel.com.au/

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Karl Stephens
Karl Stephens on 15 Feb 2022
Am happy to help Shelley
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Shelley Addison

Thank you very much for being my first supporter!! That’s very generous, thank you again

Shelley Addison

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This campaign started on 13 Feb 2022 and ended on 3 Oct 2022.