Inner West Sustainability Hub
The Inner West Sustainability Hub provides resources, services and information from sustainability focused organisations, with the aim to empower Inner West residents to take sustainable action and have a positive impact on the environment.
What's on at the Sustainability Hub
Check Council's What's On page or the websites below for events and workshops happening at the Hub.
Who's at the Hub
Green Living Centre – An initiative of Inner West Council
The Green Living Centre runs regular workshops and events to support the community to reduce their environmental impact. Our experienced staff work with local people and organisations to provide practical tips and skills to support sustainable living.
For information about upcoming workshops and thermal imaging borrowing programs, please visit the Green Living Centre's page.
View Green Living Centre page
The Bower
An environmental charity offering programs and services to promote repair and reuse.
The Bower Boutique shop which houses our highest quality vintage goods is open 10am-2pm Monday, 10am-5pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
Our Second Life Electronics Program is giving new life to pre-loved electronic, electrical and photographic appliances. We accept donations Wednesday's 2pm-6pm.
Bower Bikes is open for bike repairs Wednesday to Saturday 12pm-4pm (by appointment only). Free bike tune ups are offered in collaboration with the Inner West Green Living Centre on alternate Saturdays (by appointment only).
Each week we run a number of workshops teaching repair, book here.
External linkVisit The Bower
The Plastic Makerspace
The Plastic Makerspace is turning plastic waste into useful new things for the community at the Inner West Sustainability Hub. Come along and learn how we're recycling community plastic waste into new useful things. See our upcoming events.
External linkVisit The Plastic Makerspace
Re Place – an initiative of The Village Project
Re Place - an initiative of The Village Project
Support Re Place's circular economy program diverting clothing and textiles from landfill.
Clothing Reuse and Recycling Drop Off - Wednesdays 2pm to 6pm
Divert your reusable and unusable clothes and textiles from landfill by dropping them off for reuse, repurposing or recycling.
Please check the website for details on accepted items.
Preloved Clothes Warehouse - all items under $20
Shop sustainably from racks and racks of high-quality items recovered by the community, rescued from TV sets and re-routed from charity collection overflow.
New current opening hours :
- Wednesdays: 10am to 6pm
- Thursdays: 2pm to 5pm
- Fridays: 2pm to 5pm
- Saturdays: 10am to 4pm
- Sundays: 1pm to 4pm
External linkReplace Inner West
Dress for Success – Sydney
A NGO that empowers women to thrive in work and life. Personal styling and career development tools available free of charge to any woman that needs it.
Open for clothes donations on Monday (10am to 2pm) and Saturdays (10am to 12pm).
External linkVisit Dress for Success
Electric vehicle charging at the Hub!
You can now charge your electric vehicle while you explore what's on at the Inner West Sustainability Hub, with four spots including an accessible spot. A Plug 2 charging cord is available on-site.
EV Charging Stations are open:
- Monday to Saturday: 8am to 6pm
- Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed
Please note that once the gates to the Hub have closed, public access is prohibited. If you have not retrieved your vehicle from the charging bay, you may be unable to access your vehicle until the following day's opening hours.
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