Sustainable Style Safari - Walking Op Shop Tour

Next date: Saturday, 04 October 2025 | 12:45 PM to 02:45 PM

Take the Buy Nothing New challenge this October!

Join our walking op shop tour to find yourself a second-hand treasure. Buying second hand is one of the best ways we can reduce textile waste. Choosing to purchase second-hand clothing is a great choice for the planet and you’re likely to find a one-of-a kind item (or a few!) that will enhance your wardrobe.

Expert stylist Jenna Flood will join us as we walk from the Realm building in Ringwood, visiting local Op Shops Ringwood Savers, Ringwood Vinnies and Ringwood Salvos.. We will be walking for about 25 minutes (1.7kms), visiting three local Op Shops, and spending around half an hour at each site.

Prior to the walking tour, you are invited to join a panel of sustainable fashion experts as we break away from fashion trends and discuss how to make our wardrobes more sustainable. Registrations are essential. 

Event details

• Date: Saturday 4 October 2025
• Time: 12.45pm to 2.45pm
• Meeting point: Realm foyer, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood
• Cost: Free
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing
• Registrations are essential

Register online

Panel discussion

Your stylist

Ironic Minimalist Jenna Flood is a passionate slow fashion stylist dedicated to making sustainable choices in fashion easy and accessible. She is here to help you navigate the world of sustainable wardrobes and mindful shopping habits.

Jenna loves to share practical tips on how to make your wardrobe more eco-friendly, whether it's understanding care labels, mastering thrift store treasure hunts, or embracing wardrobe freezes to get creative with what you already have.

And when it comes to styling, Jenna can help you make the most out of your existing wardrobe with simple ways to mix patterns, create harmonious colour combinations and utilize our garments to the best of their ability. Sustainable without spending a cent!

Buy Nothing New Month

Buy Nothing New Month has been promoting conscious consumption since 2010 by encouraging people to rethink their buying habits, for the month of October. This 31 day challenge encourages us to think about where our stuff comes from and where it goes when we are done, and to explore eco-friendly alternatives like buying second-hand, borrowing, or renting when we need something 'new.'

For more information visit the Buy Nothing New website.

More information about this event

For more information please contact Council's Waste Education Officer on 03 9294 5529 or email waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Council offers a range of free waste education initiatives including waste minimisation and recycling workshops, composting workshops, online webinars, waste and recycling competitions, and educational presentations for schools and community groups.

See all waste events and workshops

When

Location

Realm Building, Maroondah City Council, Realm Building, 179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, 3134, View map