Wear not Waste (12-25yrs)

Wear Not Waste – Be one of the first to play!

What if a game could change the way we think about clothes?

Every year, Australians throw away more than 200,000 tonnes of clothing. We're now the

highest consumers of textiles per person in the world, and most unwanted clothes end up in

landfill because there are very few ways to recycle them.

Fast fashion isn't slowing down—it's growing faster than ever. But what if we could change

the story?

Wear Not Waste is creating Australia's first educational game designed to help young people

explore the impact of fast fashion through play, conversation and creativity. We're looking

for curious young people to help us test our prototype.

What you'll do

Over around 40 minutes, you'll join a small group (up to four people) and:

● Play the Wear Not Waste Memory Game

● Try a fun game of charades (optional)

● Chat about the "take–make–waste" fashion system

● Make your own sustainability pledge (optional)

● Share your thoughts on camera (optional)

There are no right or wrong answers—just curiosity, conversation and fun.

What to expect

We'll be in a creative art space, sitting around a table in small groups. The Wear Not Waste

friendly facilitator will introduce the activity, explain the game, and guide you through the

experience. If you're someone who likes taking the lead, you'll have plenty of

opportunities—but there's no pressure.

Filming

The Cygnet Film School is also a group of teens documenting the Building Utopia

documentary. Filming is optional—you can choose not to be filmed at any time. Participants

under 18 will need parent or carer consent.

What to bring

Just bring your curiosity and good vibes!

Inclusive: We've designed this experience to be inclusive and welcoming, including for

young people with dyslexia and different learning styles.

Incentives: We will have some snacks at the end.

What people have said

"The game was fun, engaging and educational. It encouraged thinking and

conversation."

"Easy to use with small groups and different ages."

"Kids with attention deficit got really engaged."

"A thoughtful session. It was a great opportunity for the kids to learn about and

reflect on fast fashion, and it's clear you put real care into it."

"This is a game about fashion, but also about choices and impact."

Come and help shape the future of Wear Not Waste. Your ideas and feedback will help us

create a game that inspires young Australians to rethink fashion and waste

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Tickets and Cancellations:
Our workshops at YARC have limited spots and can be quite popular. To minimise the number of people missing out, please be mindful of others and only book the number of tickets you need. If you have booked a ticket and change your mind, or can no longer attend, please cancel your booking or contact us on 0438 079 588, so we can offer your spot to someone else on the waitlist. 

A member of the YARC team may call, text, or email to confirm your attendance a few days prior to the workshop. 

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Please do not attend this event if you are feeling unwell. It is in the interest of all to stay at home if you have any flu or COVID-19 symptoms.