National clothing benchmark

In 2023, Australians bought fewer new clothes and shopped for more second hand clothes, however over 222,000 tonnes of clothing was still sent to Australian landfill, reinforcing the need for urgent, systemic and lasting change.

It's time to come together to do better

New clothing benchmarking data was announced at an event at NSW Parliament hosted by Seamless in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Delta Global. While individual organisations are making progress, and Australians are starting to change their buying behaviour, systemic change is urgently needed to address clothing waste, which can only happen when we all join forces.

1.4 billion

new items of clothing were sold in Australia in 2023

53 items

is the average number of new clothes each Australian bought

222,000 t

of clothing ended up in landfill in Australia in 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) enables companies to build sustainability solutions ranging from carbon tracking to energy conservation and waste reduction.

Delta Global specialises in providing luxury and sustainable packaging solutions to the world's biggest brands across a variety of luxury sectors and markets.

Our event partners

Be inspired by the innovative initiatives from our event partners.

Explore clothing circularity initiatives

Find out more about the initiatives from our showcase partners that are changing the way we choose, enjoy and recycle clothing.

Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles

The Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles is on a mission to help the Australian fashion industry transition toward a sustainable future.

Country Road is reshaping the future of Australian fashion

As as a responsible retailer, Country Road is proud to support innovative projects that are helping to reshape the future of Australia’s fashion industry.

FDS is recognised in Australia and abroad as a leader in fashion education

Fashion Design Studio (FDS) at TAFE NSW was the first dedicated fashion design school in Sydney, graduating many of Australia’s top designers.

High Tea With Mrs Woo: Australian made slow, sustainable clothing

High Tea with Mrs Woo is a proud, Australian-made, slow fashion practice and design brand, which is the collaboration of three sisters.

IVE's uniforms incorporate circularity and end of life considerations

IVE supplies uniforms to a range of industries from retail and hospitality to security, incorporating circularity considerations at the outset.

NSW EPA is prioritising the transition to a safe circular economy

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is embracing a circular model for materials where we recycle, repair, repurpose and reuse.

Salvos Stores is proudly creating change for tomorrow

Australia's largest charitable reuse organisation, Salvos Stores, is inspiring Australians to embrace circularity for people and the planet.

The Volte's innovative rental marketplace is a circular economy leader

Through its innovative rental marketplace, The Volte has proven that fashion can be a valuable, income generating asset.