How UPPAREL Recycled 32,000kg of Bendigo Bank Uniforms.
UPPAREL supported Bendigo Bank in 2021 with a massive uniform rebrand to recycle the uniforms of over 7,000 staff members. Back in 2021, UPPAREL teamed up with Bendigo Bank to launch a comprehensive nationwide uniform recycling program. This pioneering effort aimed to divert heaps of old u
From Recycled Merch to Match Day!
How UPPAREL helped create an AO viewing lounge from recycled textiles with Intrepid Travel and Investa. The Australian Open, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, not only showcases top-notch athleticism but also provides a platform for innovative activations that go
UPPAREL Wins Premier’s Sustainability Award!
How our nation-wide clothing collection program earned us the Industry Leader Award in the Waste and Recycling Solutions Category. Back in 2020, UPPAREL was nominated for a Premier’s Sustainability Award in the Small and Medium Enterprise category. This nomination recognised the impact m
Donations that do more harm than good.
How unsolicited donations can greatly hinder the recovery process of those affected by natural disasters. You’ve likely made a donation at some point in your life. Whether it be money to a not-for-profit, non-perishables to a food bank, or clothes to a local op-shop. Donations make us fe
Going Beyond: Our Social Impact Journey
How UPPAREL is creating opportunities for Australians with a disability. From the beginning, UPPAREL has always been focused on making a positive difference for the benefit of the next generation. Initially, this manifested in the form of environmental action and our audacious goal to erad
How we’re making textile waste Vanish!
Vanish Napisan has teamed up with UPPAREL to help #MakeTextileWasteVanish through a partnership like no other. Last year, we teamed up with Vanish Napisan Australia to make a serious impact on Australia’s textile waste problem. If you’ve found your way to this page, you’r
Clothing Drop-Off Locations
Here’s every location where you can drop-off your textiles! In 2022, we launched our new on-site solution to bring convenient recycling to our partners’ workplaces and offices, giving new life to staff uniforms, fabric off-cuts, and faulty products. Using this new program, bran
More than just environmental impact.
Finding a job can be incredibly challenging and often a tough experience for anyone, especially for those with a health condition or disability. At UPPAREL, our journey has always been led by our commitment to making a positive impact on the planet. Our sole purpose has been to eradicate t