Sustainable Festival Melbourne

Been meaning to fix ‘that thing’, zhush your frock, sew on the button, pot-up the plant, pickle the excess cucumbers and generally throw a little sparkle on your life without spending a fortune? Well here’s your chance!

For three days, the City of Melbourne have invited Melbourne’s most creative, clever, and crafty folks to set up shop at the Town Hall and give you the opportunity to donate or breathe new life into your clothes, fix your gadgets, reimagine your things and learn a few neat tricks in the kitchen.

Part of the Sustainable Living Festival and presented by the City of Melbourne. Keep an eye on the What’s On website for program announcements, special events and how to book your spot.

Bright Sparks rescues small appliances to keep them out of landfill. Buy good-as-new, tested and tagged small kitchen and household appliances, complete with warranty.

Dear Gladys stocks beautiful, quality vintage and designer fashion and gifts. Owned by not-for-profit organisation Fitted for Work, every purchase you make will help transform the life of a woman experiencing disadvantage.

Shopwisely stocks products that contribute to a greater social good, including footwear and eyewear, reusable water bottles, jewellery, sustainable, handmade toys and kitchenware.