Council partners with E-Thread and The Sebastian Foundation

Published on 29 November 2023

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Council has partnered with The Sebastian Foundation and local clothes recycling business E-Thread as part of a new initiative to support youth mental health and improve sustainability across Campbelltown.

Seventeen clothing collection bins have been placed at prominent locations across Campbelltown so people can drop off their unwanted clothing, which will then be recycled by E-Thread, providing affordable clothing options for people.

All proceeds are used to help schools access Open Parachute, a youth mental health service active in local high schools that reaches more than 1200 students with a range of programs to teach mental health skills and build resilience in young people.

 

“This partnership will support an important mental health program for young people while also contributing to sustainability in our city, “ Mayor Dr George Greiss said.

“These bins are an easy way for people to dispose of their unwanted clothing, keeping it out of landfill, while providing other people within the community the opportunity to find good quality and affordable clothing,” Dr Greiss said.

“I’d like to thank E-Thread and the Sebastian Foundation for working with us to bring this great initiative to Campbelltown to support Open Parachute and the great work that they do in our local schools,” he said.

Quotes from Sebastian Foundation

“We are thrilled that the council has come on board with this initiative. The E-Thread program is a perfect way to address a huge environmental challenge while making a real difference to the community. It’s a beautiful example of a circular economy. Thank you Campbelltown City Council for sharing our passion for youth mental health and taking action,” said Guy Sebastian of The Sebastian Foundation.

Quotes from E-Thread

“We are excited to team up with Campbelltown City Council and The Sebastian Foundation through our shared commitment to creating positive change in both environmental sustainability and youth mental health. By coming together with a shared purpose, we can make a real impact by promoting responsible recycling, transforming our communities into thriving sustainable hubs, and contributing to positive social change for young Australians,” said Zac Bank of E-Thread

Clothing bin locations include:

  • Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown
  • Allman Street Car Park, Campbelltown
  • Lithgow Street Car Park, Campbelltown
  • Coogan Lane Car Park, Campbelltown
  • Broughton Street Car Park, Campbelltown
  • Farrow Road Commuter Car Park, Campbelltown x2
  • Animal Care Facility, 2 Rose Street Campbelltown
  • Campbelltown Sports Ground Car Park – Wests Leagues, Leumeah
  • Plough Inn Commuter Car Park – South, Leumeah x2
  • Coronation Park Car Park, Minto x2
  • Carlisle Street West Car Park, Ingleburn
  • Macquarie Road Car Park – Ingleburn x2
  • Glenfield Carpark – Magee Lane, Glenfield

 

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