Three-day bargain event for shoppers of pre-loved clothes is back for its second year and starts 5 Sept at The Meteor, Victoria Street, Hamilton.
Hosted by Hamilton City Council, Go Eco and Hospice Waikato, Thrifty Threads runs from 5-7 September at The Meteor and gives bargain and eco-friendly shoppers a chance to save pre-loved clothes from landfill.
Pay just $20 (or $10 with valid student ID) at the door, and fill up to BYO five bags (roughly the equivalent size to a reusable shopping bag) of pre-loved clothing, with all proceeds donated to Hospice Waikato.
The event aims to reduce the around 950,000kg of clothing sent to landfill in Hamilton Kirikiriroa every year.
Council’s Waste Minimisation Programme Manager, Nicole Bradbury said Hamiltonians can all play their part by buying clothing already in circulation or repurposing their items into something new.
“When we shop second-hand, we reduce the amount of additional clothing that could end up in landfill. Reducing what goes to landfill is an important action in our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.
“It’s really easy for individuals to make a difference by simply buying from or donating to thrift stores,” said Bradbury.
Last year saved 12,000 kg of clothing from landfill and raised $20,000 for charity.
