Save money, support local businesses and reduce your environmental impact by buying and borrowing second hand and preloved and repairing things in 2024.
Last updated: 14 June 2024
Next review: 7 March 2025
This map has been created by the Waltham Forest Council and Forest Recycling Project to help you find local places to repair your things and buy and borrow second-hand. Don't forget, there may also be local Whatsapp and Facebook groups to sell or swap your things.
Save money, support local businesses and reduce your environmental impact by doing this in 2024
Find out more about this project and what the council is doing on waste, reuse and repair
Repair, update and make garments out of your unwanted, pre-loved garments and fabrics. Teach sewing. Design and make bags, cushion covers plus garments from recycled textiles.
Shop and workshop, making clothing from vintage and reclaimed textiles. Community clothing exchange, swap pre-loved adult clothing for shop credit. Gift shop.
Sale and hire of quirky and unique clothing and accessories for parties, clubs, festivals and performances. Most items are vintage and all are pre-loved.
