Choose to Reuse

Reverse Garbage is a creative reuse centre making a difference in the world by reducing waste and creating change in the way we look at resources. We inspire and support kids, adults, artists and teachers to consume less, make more, save money – and feel good doing it!

Visit our new Marrickville warehouse to explore with an open mind – you never know what you will find! Or Shop Online for regularly available products

Reverse Garbage was started by educators and we’ve been educating the community for over 45 years! We are true experts in sustainability education.

Your tax deductible donation helps us provide support, education, and ethical alternatives for a sustainable, creative, independent and thrifty community

Reverse Garbage’s Impact

2020/2021 figures on how Reverse Garbage reduced our impact on the natural environment

146,103

Kilos diverted from landfill

42,012

Retail Customers served

10,139

Education participants

10,617

Kms travelled to reuse resources

Circular Economy

At Reverse Garbage we strongly advocate for Australia to transition to a circular economy as a way to further mitigate the effects of climate change and reduce our environmental impact. 

As a leading self-funded not-for-profit charity in the sustainability sector, our commitment to championing reuse allows us to continue delivering on our social, economic and environmental impact targets. 

Reuse leads the way as the preferred method of dealing with waste, after consumption reduction, as part of the resource hierarchy model. Prioritising the reuse of existing materials such as industrial cast-offs, allows these items to be diverted from landfill and helps to breed creativity and waste innovation.

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The Youth Advisory Council Visit Reverse Garbage

We loved having the Youth Advisory Council here onsite at Reverse Garbage! We couldn’t agree more with this fantastic insight from Nicholas (EPA member) “Recycling is great, but it’s not going to be the only thing that is getting us there- we have to make sure we’re reusing and keeping what is already in the…

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Feature with Fergus Berney-Gibson our new Wood Block Printing Teacher

In this feature we speak to workshop facilitator and artist Fergus Berney-Gibson. Fergus explains the difference between word block printing and lino printing, shares the origins of block printing, talks about where he sources his wood, sustainability in art and shares a few of his favourite Sydney-based artists with us. Hello Fergus! Hello to you!…

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How you can help

Reverse Garbage thrives on people power! Your contributions as a member, volunteer or donor help us provide support, education, and ethical shopping alternatives for a sustainable, creative, independent and thrifty community.

Become a Volunteer

As a self-funded, not-for-profit co-operative we are always on the lookout for volunteers who can share some of their time with us – individuals and corporate groups. Learn more about volunteering opportunites or our Corporate Voluntering Program

Become a Member

If you like what we do, and would like to be part of it, make it official and become part of our RG community.

Become a Donor

Being a donor isn’t just about giving us money. And as much as that greatly helps our mission and impact, we also welcome the donation of your unwanted items which we can then help.

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