Forever New Australia prefers to use certified recycled materials, and we encourage all our customers around the world to recycle responsibly. Forever New has recently joined the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a not-for-profit organization leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Forever New has recently joined the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a not-for-profit organization leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Find our 2025 annual report and action plan here: Annual Report and Action Plan.

Forever New Australia prefers to use certified recycled materials, and we encourage all our customers around the world to recycle responsibly. Forever New has recently joined the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a not-for-profit organization leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Find our 2025 annual report and action plan here: Annual Report and Action Plan.

SHOPPING BAGS

Plastic shopping bags
50% GRS certified
Recycled plastic

Paper shopping bags
70% FSC
MIX Certified

Plastic shopping bags
50% GRS certified
Recycled plastic

Paper shopping bags
70% FSC
MIX Certified

PROTECTIVE POLYBAGS

Online orders are packed in a polybag, this is to protect the garment through global transit and when it arrives at our warehouse. We have transitioned to 100% recycled GRS certified polybags for all our apparel products including handbags and belts. Our shoes are not packed in polybags.
We expect to make the same change for our jewellery and other soft goods by the end of 2024.

Online orders are packed in a polybag, this is to protect the garment through global transit and when it arrives at our warehouse.
We have transitioned to 100% recycled GRS certified polybags for all our apparel products including handbags and belts. Our shoes are not packed in polybags.
We expect to make the same change for our jewellery and other soft goods by the end of 2024.

ONLINE ORDER SATCHELS

These satchels are made from 80% recycled plastic and they are 100% recyclable. Always check local guidelines on how to best recycle them. You can reuse this satchel if you need to return your item to us.

These satchels are made from 80% recycled plastic and they are 100% recyclable. Always check local guidelines on how to best recycle them. You can reuse this satchel if you need to return your item to us.

By end of 2023, we will transition for 100% of our swing tags to be made from responsible options

By end of 2023, we will transition for 100% of our swing tags to be made from responsible options.

Our swing tags are FSC MIX certified
Woven labels are made from 100% recycled polyester yarn.

Our swing tags are FSC mix certified
Woven labels are made from 100% recycled polyester yarn.

SHOEBOXES

We removed the metal ring and coating from our shoeboxes to make them 100% recyclable.

We removed the metal ring and coating from our shoeboxes to make them 100% recyclable.

RECEIPTS

We offer e-receipts to all customers and when a physical receipt is requested, we use a BPA free option.

We offer e-receipts to all customers and when a physical receipt is requested, we use a BPA free option.

HANGERS

Our hangers are made using recycled materials and are recycled when they start to show signs of wear, instead of going into landfill.

Our hangers are made using recycled materials and are recycled when they break or show signs of wear, instead of going into landfill.

Did You Know? Since 2014, our hanger recycling program has diverted 29.19 tonnes from landfill per year, as calculated by our vendor

Did You Know? Since 2014, our hanger recycling program has diverted 29.19 tonnes from landfill per year. as calculated by our vendor

SIGNAGE

Our preferred printing supplier is carbon neutral and where we can we choose responsible paper stock.

Our preferred printing supplier is carbon neutral and where we can we choose responsible paper stock.

FABRIC AND MATERIALS

Here at Forever New, we believe every fashion item can have an extended life, one that doesn't involve being thrown into landfill. We donate and recycle our unsold garments and fabric waste.

Here at Forever New, we believe every fashion item can have an extended life, one that doesn’t involve being thrown into landfill. We donate and recycle our unsold garments and fabric waste.

We donate the following fabric/material waste to Reverse Art Truck: Fabric, Trims, buttons etc.

What can’t be donated is recycled with a professional Melbourne recycling organisation.

We donate the following fabric/material waste to Reverse Art Truck: Fabric, Trims, buttons etc.

What can’t be donated is recycled with a professional Melbourne recycling organisation.

SAMPLE SALES

We hold annual sample sales that are open to the public at our warehouse.

We hold annual sample sales that are open to the public at our warehouse.

UNSOLD AND SAMPLE ITEMS

We have multiple initiatives to ensure sample clothing and unsold items don't end up as waste.

We have multiple initiatives to ensure sample clothing and unsold items don't end up as waste.

CHARITY ORGANISATIONS

Anything left over from our sample sales gets donated to both Thread Together and Red Cross Australia

Anything left over from our sample sales gets donated to both Thread Together and Red Cross Australia

UPPAREL

Anything that is unsellable or not fit to donate, we hand over to Upparel, a world leader in recycling for the retail industry. This stock gets recycled and turned into household items such as dog beds, socks, yoga mats and cushions.

Anything that is unsellable or not fit to donate, we hand over to Upparel, a world leader in recycling for the retail industry. This stock gets recycled and turned into household items such as dog beds, socks, yoga mats and cushions.