Project Emerald Partners with Charitable Reuse Australia to Advance Sustainable Fashion
Project Emerald partners with Charitable Reuse Australia to promote sustainable fashion and circular economy practices. This partnership supports purpose-driven reuse enterprises nationwide, helping to reduce textile waste, extend the life of clothing, and build a more sustainable, community-focused future across Australia.
How Australia’s First Op Shop Was Born — and Why Its Legacy Still Matters 100 Years Later
In 1925, Lady Tallis of Beleura opened Australia’s first “opportunity shop,” pioneering a new way to give back and reuse fashion. Nearly a century later, her vision for circular giving continues through Project Emerald — supporting op shops across Australia and turning pre-loved fashion into purpose.