The Sydney Library of Things

06/06/2026

Fast fashion is out. Fixing what we already own is in. ✂️♻️
The Cromer Fixery is on today, helping reduce textile waste by repairing your clothing for free so you can keep wearing what you love. So before you toss it, fix it! Your clothes deserve a second chance. Book in for the next session at The Fixery on the first Saturday of each month, link in comments 👇

“Wearable mid-century to present-day articles of clothing make up the stock of excess clothing. However, the bulk of it came in the last three decades with the explosion of mass produced fast fashion and, more recently, ultra-fast fashion” writes Nina Gbor, Director of the Circular Economy & Waste Program at the Australia Institute.

‘Globally, the acceleration of fast fashion has contributed to more than 100 billion garments being manufactured annually. In 2024, research from The Australia Institute revealed that Australia was the world’s largest per capita consumer of textile waste.’

‘Some might say excess is just the nature of capitalism. The cost to the environment, however, is so colossal that the fashion industry is often called one of the planet’s biggest polluters.’

Read the full piece on The Point: https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260605-we-have-too-many-clothes-the-cost-of-textile-overproduction

05/06/2026

Polar ice is melting at an accelerating rate. Sea levels are rising, and ocean systems that regulate our climate are being disrupted.

The way we respond has never been more urgent.

But we are not starting from zero. Proven solutions are already scaling across energy, nature, and infrastructure.

The signal is clear. Our response must match the moment.

Act

03/06/2026

The Upackit Awards have announced some of the worst offenders when it comes to plastic packaging, but it’s not all doom and gloom - they also celebrate some really innovative packaging that reduces single-use plastics. Tell us the best or worst packaging you’ve come across recently!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-03/franken-cans-worst-packaging-unpackit-awards-australia/106753910?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

A trendy plastic-and-metal takeaway cup used by cafes for iced drinks has been named Australia's worst packaging in the first Unpackit Awards.

21/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we asked Fay, our Lane Cove Front Desk Co-Ordinator to share her volunteering story!

20/05/2026

Want to be part of a fun, community-led organisation making sustainability practical, social, and joyful?�At The Sydney Library of Things, volunteers help build a sharing culture, reduce waste, and connect neighbours. You’ll meet great people, learn new skills, and be part of a movement that’s changing how Sydney consumes.�We’re currently looking for:�✨ Front Desk Volunteers�✨ A Volunteer Co-ordinator
✨ A Social Media Co-ordinator�If you’re keen to get involved, check the link in the comments 👇
We’d love to welcome you into the team!

20/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the 95 incredible volunteers who power The Sydney Library of Things – a community-run, community-loved, community-built organisation.
Together, our volunteers contribute 850 hours every month to keep our library sharing, repairing, and reducing waste. From repairers and front desk legends to the behind-the-scenes co-ordinators who keep everything running – you are the heart of this place.
Thank you for your time, your skills, your energy, and your belief in a more sustainable, connected Sydney. We couldn’t do any of this without you.
Here’s to people power, circular economy magic, and the joy of doing good together!

14/05/2026

Have you ever played Co****le? It's one of the outdoor games that you can borrow here at the Lane Cove branch.

I've never played but it looks like there are party plans for this weekend!

Did you know that when you subscribe to our Library, you can borrow from ANY of our branches

11/05/2026

Keeping things out of landfill, one repair at a time ♻️
The Sydney Library of Things runs Fix-It Hub Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability on the second Saturday of every month. Bookings essential - link in comments👇

08/05/2026

Last minute = still thoughtful 🌍
Borrow, don’t buy - even for gifts!
Link in comments👇

08/05/2026

Same message, different vibe 🌏
Why buy it… when you can borrow it from The Sydney Library of Things!