Reduce, re-use, and re-sell

IF you’ve been spring cleaning and need to sell clothes you no longer wear, or are keen to pick up a bargain and add something new to your wardrobe, Ballarat Wholefoods Collective has got you covered.

The not-for-profit is hosting an op shop clothing sale at Barkly Square next Saturday, 26 November from 10am to 1pm.

Collective member Alison Barby said anyone is welcome to simply come along to purchase a pre-loved outfit, or for a $5 donation to the organisation, they can host their own stall.

“Much like the collective, the aim of the op shop day is to reduce, reuse, recycle, and support local,” she said.

“A wide variety of people come along, like ladies with vintage clothing. This time we have a man bringing a lot of men’s vintage clothing as well.

“But it’s not just vintage stuff, with clothing for children, adults, and teenagers.

“We’d like to see more young people bringing their clothes along, and encourage them to get their friends involved in reducing and reusing, rather than sending things to landfill.

“There are good bargains to be had, and good quality labels to take home.”

All money made by stallholders will stay with them, not the collective.

The Y Ballarat and the Centre for Multicultural Youth will be sharing a market stall, and all their proceeds are set to go towards the Bags of Joy program, that provides essentials and gifts to young people in need this Christmas.

“A Pot of Courage Cafe is going to be open for us too, so come and have a cuppa, something to eat, and a shop,” Ms Barby said.