Campbelltown Council has joined forces with the Sebastian Foundation and local clothes recycling business E-Thread as part of a new initiative to support youth mental health and improve sustainability.
Seventeen clothing collection bins have been placed at prominent locations across Campbelltown so people can drop off their unwanted clothing, which will then be recycled by E-Thread into affordable clothing options.
All proceeds are used to help schools access Open Parachute, a youth mental health service active in local high schools that reaches more than 1200 students with a range of programs to teach mental health skills and build resilience in young people.
“This partnership will support an important mental health program for young people while also contributing to sustainability in our city,’’ says Mayor George Greiss, pictured above with E-Thread representatives.
“These bins are an easy way for people to dispose of their unwanted clothing, keeping it out of landfill, while providing other people within the community the opportunity to find good quality and affordable clothing,” Cr Greiss said.
“I’d like to thank E-Thread and the Sebastian Foundation for working with us to bring this wonderful initiative to Campbelltown to support Open Parachute and the great work that they do in our local schools,” he said.
Guy Sebastian of The Sebastian Foundation thanked Campbelltown City Council for sharing his passion for youth mental health.
“We are thrilled that the council has come on board with this initiative. The E-Thread program is a perfect way to address a huge environmental challenge while making a real difference to the community. It’s a beautiful example of a circular economy,’’ he said.
Zac Bank of E-Thread said they were excited to team up with Campbelltown City Council and The Sebastian Foundation.
“By coming together with a shared purpose, we can make a real impact by promoting responsible recycling, transforming our communities into thriving sustainable hubs, and contributing to positive social change for young Australians,” he said
Clothing bin locations include Koshigaya Park, the Allman Street car park, Lithgow Street car park, Coogan Lane car park, Broughton Street car park, Farrow Road commuter car park, Animal Care Facility, Rose Street, Campbelltown Sports Ground car park, Plough Inn commuter car park, Coronation Park car park, Carlisle Street west car park, Ingleburn, Macquarie Road car park Ingleburn and Glenfield car park, Magee Lane.
