Discover the Good Stuff: Good Sammy is more than just op shops
When most people think of Good Sammy, op shops are likely the first thing that comes to mind. But here’s the good news: there’s so much more to discover.
Good Sammy has been a cornerstone of the WA community since 1958, creating meaningful employment opportunities for Western Australians with disability. As one of WA’s largest social enterprises, we’re proud to say we’re all about doing good for WA, in WA.
Now, through our #DiscoverGoodStuff campaign, we’re inviting the community to learn more about the good we do beyond the racks of pre-loved treasures. From leading WA’s largest for-purpose Containers for Change operation to running the Good Thanks Café, Good Sammy Academy, Online e-commerce store, and Gardening and Property Care services, every initiative supports local people and creates a positive impact.
Take Containers for Change, for example. This isn’t just about recycling; it’s a win for everyone. Every accepted container returned to a Good Sammy refund point is worth 10 cents to the customer and an additional 7 cents to support our mission.
Together, we’ve already:
- Diverted over 50 million containers from landfill
- Saved 14,400 cubic metres of landfill space – that’s nearly 6 Olympic-sized swimming pools
- Refunded an incredible $5 million in 2024 alone
“You can triple your impact when you choose Good Sammy as your charity of choice to recycle your containers,” Good Sammy Chief Executive Officer Kane Blackman said. “You get money in your pocket, Good Sammy gets an extra 7c per container towards our mission of disability employment, and together we are diverting waste from landfill.”
Discover more good stuff about Good Sammy at https://goodsammy.com.au/goodstuff-containers/.
