Keeping good stuff in use for longer
At Good Sammy, we believe in giving everything and everyone the chance to shine. That’s why we’re proud to play our part in the circular economy, keeping textiles and goods in use for longer and helping reduce the impact on our environment.
From the moment you donate to the moment someone new loves your item, every step helps close the loop. We resell, repurpose and recycle millions of items every year, turning non-saleable textiles into rags, collecting and sorting containers, supporting ethical exports and keeping tonnes out of landfill. Every item we handle also creates opportunities for people with disability to gain skills and work.
The circular economy is good for the planet and good for people.
Discover more good stuff and see how you can be part of the change!
@goodsammy.enterprises
@goodsammy.shops
#DiscoverGoodStuff
Discover Good Facts
- Each year, we keep around 5,500 tonnes of good stuff out of landfill, showing how one donation can do a world of good
- Even items we can’t sell are repurposed through recycling partners, keeping valuable materials in use
- Clothes that stay in the loop through responsible overseas exports help people and the planet
- And we’re on track to reach net zero emissions by 2050, because looking after the earth is part of the job
- More than half our team are people with disability, gaining skills and making a difference every day
Learn more about the circular economy
Find out how your donations and shopping choices help close the loop and protect the planet. Pick up some tips to make the most impact.
What is the circular economy and why it matters to Good Sammy
Discover how keeping good stuff in use for longer
helps the planet, creates jobs and reduces waste,
and why it’s at the heart of what we do.
What happens to your donation?
Ever wondered what really happens after you drop
off your bag of clothes? Follow the journey of your
donation through resale, recycling and beyond.
10 tips for donating to an op shop
Make sure your donation does the most good with
these easy tips on what to give, what not to, and how
to prepare your items.
What is the circular economy and why it matters to Good Sammy
Discover how keeping good stuff in use for longer helps the planet, creates jobs and reduces waste, and why it’s at the heart of what we do.
What happens to your donation?
Ever wondered what really happens after you drop off your bag of clothes? Follow the journey of your donation through resale, recycling and beyond.
10 tips for donating to an op shop
Make sure your donation does the most good with these easy tips on what to give, what not to, and how to prepare your items.
Donate your good stuff today!
Donate your good stuff today!
Our role in the circular economy focuses on reuse, and includes collection (via our truck network) and distribution (through our retail stores).
Learn more about the circular economy
Find out how your donations and shopping choices help close the loop and protect the planet. Pick up some tips to make the most impact.
Through WA’s Containers for Change scheme, we collect and sort millions of bottles and cans every year.
It is a great example of the circular economy in action, keeping resources in use, reducing waste and creating employment for people with disability.
For every eligible container you bring to us, you get 10 cents and we receive an extra 7 cents which is reinvested into creating jobs and social good.
One of our employees interviewed customers to find out why this program means so much to them and to our community. You can read more in our blog.
Your containers can create change!