Australia wasting $4.5b in unsold goods
Australia is wasting $4.5b in unsold goods yearly, including $1.5b in online returns. Learn what’s driving it and how Good360 is turning waste into impact.
Unused goods worth billions thrown away
A new report from Deloitte estimates Australians are wasting $4.5 billion in pristine goods that are either being thrown out or returned to manufacturers and retailers for disposal.
Waging the war on waste
Up to $4.5B in brand new goods go to waste yearly in Australia—goods that could help people in need. Here’s how Good360 is changing that.
Thinking of returning an online purchase? It might end up in landfill
Media CoverageSydney Morning Herald; May 29, 2025 An estimated $1.5 billion worth of brand-new online shopping purchases ended up in Australian landfills after customers returned them in 2024, according to a report published by waste redistribution charity Good360 on Thursday. Data featured in the report and analysed by Deloitte shows Australia is throwing out $4.5 […]
‘Tank is empty’: Charities plea for companies to stop throwing away unsold goods
Charities like Good360 urge big companies to redirect unsold goods to families in need, as $4.5bn in essentials go to waste yearly.
Push to recover billions wasted in unsold goods
Thousands of unsold goods are wasted yearly as charities like Little Wings and Good360 call to redirect them to families with seriously sick kids.
Australia is now wasting $4.5 billion in unsold goods each year new analysis reveals
As charity Good360 Australia marks 10 years of operation, connecting $500m of surplus goods to people in need, new research shows as community need continues to grow so does the availability of new unused goods
Opinion: Circular business models can increase efficiency and profitability
In this opinion piece on SmartCompany, Paul Zahra (CEO, Australian Retailers Association) details how circular business models can benefit the retail industry with the help of other key sectors.
Meet Good360 Australia’s Head of Sustainability
Hayley Moffiet is a purpose-driven strategist passionate about making sustainable solutions and meaningful partnerships. Learn about her journey as Good360’s Head of Sustainability.
Good360 & Repurpose It Renew Partnership for 2024
Media CoverageEco Voice; February 16, 2024 Repurpose It, an award-winning business and industry leader in repurposing premium quality materials, joins forces once again with Good360 Australia to extend their partnership into 2024. This collaborative effort is dedicated to strengthening sustainability initiatives in local schools, with a focus on enhancing gardens at Kananook Primary School and […]
