Australians hoard $15 billion in unworn clothes, Red Cross launches donation drive
Australians are sitting on an estimated $15 billion worth of unworn clothing, prompting the Australian Red Cross to launch an urgent donation appeal. The charity is partnering with Uber to offer free doorstep collections in six capital cities on Saturday, with proceeds funding Red Cross services. Research found 87 percent of Australians keep clothes they never.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 01:30 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 01:40 UTC
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