This spring, don't just declutter, transform your tired textiles into something meaningful for the environment.
To champion National Recycling Week, Sunshine Coast Council has teamed up with BlockTexx® to hold a community textile recycling event, 'Give a Sheet® for the Planet'.
Simply clean out your linen cupboards and drop-off clean 100% cotton/polyester sheets, towels, pillowcases, quilt covers and linen that are no longer wanted at Chancellor State College, Secondary Campus, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs on November 8, from 8am until noon.
BlockTexx® S.O.F.T.™ (Separation Of Fibre Technology) works by separating everyday products such as sheets, pillowcases and towels back into their individual raw materials. The recovered resources can then be reused back into the textile industry or into other industries such as building and construction, agricultural and manufacturing.
Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Portfolio Holder Cr Maria Suarez said the event was a great way to clean out the closet and recycle for the environment.
"Last year Sunshine Coast residents dropped off a whopping 3 tonnes of linen at the event." Said Cr Suarez.
"This year, we're encouraging even more households to take part in this innovative recycling initiative.
"We're also proud to support local animal rescues Endeavour Veterinary Ecology and Sunshine Coast Animal Rescue by donating towels that are unsuitable for textile recycling," Cr Suarez said.
"These items will be repurposed to provide comfort and care for animals in need, ensuring that even the most worn textiles can still serve a valuable purpose.
"Give a Sheet® for the Planet provides a simple yet impactful way to reduce waste, recover valuable resources, and support the circular economy.
"This event gives the community a convenient way to do their part in creating a cleaner, greener environment and sustainable future, all while winning back some space in their cupboards."
Australian-first initiative
Co-founder of BlockTexx Adrian Jones said the community feedback was always extremely positive.
"Everyone seems to have a 'thank goodness you're here' moment when they realise that our onshore recycling option is a better alternative than landfill or export," Mr Jones said.
"This state-of-the-art textile recovery facility developed in Australia will separate the textiles into new Australian made, recycled products of PolyTexx® rPET pellets and CellTexx® a Cellulose clay to be used by manufacturers - they won't be going into landfill, burnt, or exported overseas.
"Being able to access a commercial-scale circular economy solution for textile waste, diverting it from kerbside bins and landfill, right here on the Sunshine Coast, is remarkable."
