Join this creative, environmental group who are finding new and interesting ways of turning one man’s trash into another man’s treasure,
helping mother nature one stitch at a time.
Transforming Fashion Waste into Community Wealth
In a world where fast fashion fuels waste and exploitation, I felt compelled to act. With a lifelong background in the industry, I was deeply aware of its environmental and social costs. Determined to make a difference, I launched an upcycling program to repurpose fabric donations destined for landfills into beautiful, functional items.
At the heart of this initiative are our dedicated volunteers. Their creativity and passion transform discarded textiles into unique accessories and household items, diverting waste and fostering a sense of community. Beyond upcycling, proceeds from our creations support local charities, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
This program is more than sustainable fashion—it’s a movement to empower communities and redefine the industry. Together, we’re proving that fashion can uplift rather than exploit, turning waste into opportunity and style into a force for good.
– Inez (Group Leader)
When it comes to upcycling your wardrobe, there are numerous possibilities to give new life to old clothing items. Here are a few ideas to
Hey there! The average piece of single-use plastic is used for about 12 minutes before it gets discarded and can take more than 500 years
Buckle up, folks! Look at Australia: Here’s a list of the top 4 countries that are practically drowning in plastic waste per person each year.
The event was a success, though it felt as long as a Monday morning meeting. The cold weather tried to freeze our enthusiasm, but we
At our Community Center, we’re deeply aware of the growing plastic waste problem. That’s why the WUP Shop (Wonderful Upcycling Program) is proud to join the
In Australia, we waste a staggering 7.6 million tonnes of food each year. That’s like throwing out 70 million bags of perfectly good groceries! To make matters
Want to get involved with the Wonderful Upcycling Program? Please fill out our contact form.
You can find us on FaceBook or why not drop down to the community day at Central Ringwood Community Centre. It’s on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 10 am to 12 pm. We have a stall where you can see our great products and meet the team.
You can also reach us via email now! wup@crccinc.org.au
Central Ringwood Community Centre acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Victoria. We pay our respects to their spirits, ancestors, elders, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members past, present, and emerging We acknowledge our gratitude that we share this beautiful land today, our sorrow for some of the costs of that sharing, and our hope and belief that we can move to a place of equity, justice and partnership together.
We stand up for LGBTIQ inclusion. We embrace and value diversity, and are committed to celebrating diverse communities.
Our centre is closed on public holidays and school holidays. However, our office is open during the last week of school holidays, 9:00am – 12:00pm, to take enrolments.
