Slow Fashion Conversation

Next date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM

Join Maroondah Council's Waste Educator to share ideas on reducing clothing waste. We will explore:

Sustainable shopping - from what materials to look for to finding a second-hand bargain
How to care for clothes, including washing and mending
What to do with textiles when they are no longer your ‘style’

Be part of the circular fashion revolution!

Event details

Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Venue: Yarrunga Community Centre
Presenter: Maroondah City Council's Waste Education Team
Cost: Free
Bookings are essential

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For more information please contact Yarrunga Community Centre on 03 9722 8942 or email info@yarrunga.org.au.

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When

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Location

Yarrunga Community Centre, 76-86 Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills, 3136, View map

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info@yarrunga.org.au

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Slow Fashion Conversation

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Other Waste and Sustainability events

Pop in and become Bin Besties

Learning for Sustainability Conference 2026

Reusable Nappies 101 Webinar

Darn Good Mending Workshop with Julia English

Urban Nanna: Composting and Worm Farms

Composting and Worm Farms Workshop

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Yarrunga Community Centre

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