In January last year, a clothing recycling company diverted 11 kilograms of unwanted textiles from the landfill. Last month they saved 11 tonnes.
Upparel started in Australia, but has taken off here in Aotearoa. This week, a local brand introduced recycling bins into their stores, in partnership with Upparel.
Jeff Vollebregt is the director of Upparel, he joins us now to explain the significance of this.
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