Sustainable Shopping That Builds Homes
Circular Economy Meets Community Impact
Habitat for Humanity Australia’s ReStore shops are more than retail outlets; they are sustainable, social enterprises that transform donated goods into housing solutions for families in need. Every item sold contributes directly to creating safe, secure homes for vulnerable communities.
In Victoria, a recent partnership with The Ascott Ltd and Project Net Zero brought over 200 pieces of high-quality designer furniture to ReStore. Instead of ending up in landfill, these items were redirected to frontline charities, helping the environment while supporting local communities.
Project Net Zero, an Indigenous-owned social enterprise, provides national de-fit services with a circular economy model, ensuring surplus furniture is repurposed rather than discarded. Together with The Ascott Ltd, they facilitated this donation, filling ReStore shelves with affordable, high-quality furniture while generating vital funds for Habitat’s housing projects.
“These furniture donations bring incredible quality and value to our ReStores, which raise vital funds for our mission and impact.” – Phil Wright, Social Enterprise Lead.
Sustainable Shopping with Impact
This collaboration highlights how sustainable shopping can directly support affordable housing. Each purchase at ReStore contributes to Habitat’s mission to end housing insecurity, turning everyday shopping into community impact.
ReStores are hubs where sustainability meets social good, a place where surplus goods are transformed into opportunities, livelihoods, and homes. By shopping, donating, or partnering, everyone can take part in this circular economy for community benefit.
Partner with ReStore
Know a business with surplus furniture or materials? Habitat ReStore is always seeking new partners to create reuse outcomes that benefit both the environment and the community. We have two Restores located in Victoria (Kilsyth South, and Rosebud), and one in South Australia (Alberton).
For more information, contact [email protected] or learn more about Restore Victoria and Restore South Australia.