There are a lot of experts and research that support the idea of clothing donations for a more sustainable environment. According to the Australian Fashion Council (AFC), 200,000 tonnes of clothing end up in landfills across Australia with just 2% getting recycled.
In a 2021 Impact Report, it was revealed that 86% of clothing donations are used by charities, with just 14% going to landfills. While there is still work to be done to further reduce the amount of clothing that is disposed of in improper ways, clothing donations continue to be a leading way of addressing this growing problem in Australia.