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Join a local Garage Sale Trail event, reduce the amount of textiles sent to landfill

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Comment by Alexandra Geddes, Executive Director, Programs and Innovation, NSW EPA. 

Each year, NSW generates over 305,000 tonnes of textile waste, with 236,000 tonnes

ending up in landfill. As Australia’s largest second-hand shopping event, Garage Sale Trail, approaches, I am reminded of how a simple choice to buy pre-loved clothing can make a real difference.

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