Published on Wednesday, 8 October 2025 at 10:17:35 AM
October is Buy Nothing New Month — a global campaign encouraging all of us to pause and rethink our buying habits. The challenge is simple: for one month, try to avoid buying anything new (apart from essentials) and explore alternatives such as borrowing, swapping, or buying second-hand.
It’s not about going without. Buy Nothing New Month is about making mindful choices that reduce waste, save money, and make better use of what we already have. By reusing and repurposing, we can all play a part in cutting down on the amount of waste sent to landfill and conserving valuable resources.
The Tamala Park Reuse Shop is the perfect place to start. It’s a treasure trove of pre-loved bargains for your home or business, offering a wide range of furniture, kitchenware, books, records, clothing, shoes – even bikes and sporting equipment. Every purchase gives a second life to quality items that might otherwise go to waste.
The Tamala Park Reuse Shop also delivers real community benefits. It supports sustainability by reducing the demand for new products, helps minimise waste to landfill, and keeps household costs down with affordable goods in good condition. The shop is operated by Workpower, a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities – ensuring your purchases have a positive social impact too.
So this October, why not embrace Buy Nothing New Month by visiting the Tamala Park Reuse Shop? You might just find what you need – and feel good about it too.
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About MRC: Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is one of Western Australia’s biggest waste management authorities, providing a comprehensive waste disposal service to local government authorities and residents in the Perth Metro Area.
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