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Zero Waste Store

Creating a more circular Merton

Helping the community to reduce waste locally by giving them the tools and skills they need.

We are Sustainable Merton's waste reduction & circular economy project.

At Sustainable Merton, we're working to reduce consumption based waste in our local area. We want to support every Merton resident, business and school to reduce, reuse, repair, recycle and rethink waste. That's where The Wheel comes in.

The Wheel is helping to build a circular economy in Merton. A circular economy moves away from throw away culture to create a community that reuses and shares resources, keeping useful materials in circulation for as long as possible. This eliminates waste, but also saves money, and protects natural habitats from the extraction of new materials. A circular economy is a tool for tackling the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and pollution, all at the same time!

So join us at a friendly Repair Café, grow your sewing skills at our Preloved Studio, and learn about the local  services preventing all types of waste from ending up in the rubbish bin.

 

*Please note: We are not a waste collection service, and sadly we cannot accept donations of preloved items. Take a look at our Reduce Waste pages to find local waste collection and donation organisations.* 

"Mentally, best thing that's ever happened to me. I really enjoyed working with everyone on the Canons upcycling project"
- Tom, 81, Merton resident

Upcoming Events

  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 22 Jul
    22 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for beginner/intermediate sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 22 Jul
    22 Jul 2025, 13:00 – 15:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for intermediate/advanced sewing skills.
  • Repair Café - Canons House, Mitcham
    Repair Café - Canons House, Mitcham
    Sat 26 Jul
    26 Jul 2025, 13:00 – 16:00 BST
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join us at our Repair Cafés, a free meeting place for repairing things together to bring our favourite items back to life! Find out what to expect at our Repair Café below, and register to join in.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 29 Jul
    29 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for beginner/intermediate sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 29 Jul
    29 Jul 2025, 13:00 – 15:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for intermediate/advanced sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 05 Aug
    05 Aug 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for beginner/intermediate sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 05 Aug
    05 Aug 2025, 13:00 – 15:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for intermediate/advanced sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 12 Aug
    12 Aug 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for beginner/intermediate sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 12 Aug
    12 Aug 2025, 13:00 – 15:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for intermediate/advanced sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 19 Aug
    19 Aug 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for beginner/intermediate sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 19 Aug
    19 Aug 2025, 13:00 – 15:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for intermediate/advanced sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 26 Aug
    26 Aug 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for beginner/intermediate sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 26 Aug
    26 Aug 2025, 13:00 – 15:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for intermediate/advanced sewing skills.
  • Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Social Sewing Drop-in (Beginner/Intermediate)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 02 Sept
    02 Sept 2025, 10:00 – 12:30
    Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
    Join our vibrant sewing community at The Preloved Studio! We're fighting textile waste by repairing loved clothes and creating new pieces from donated/scrap fabrics. Come get inspired and give your clothes a second life! This session is perfect for beginner/intermediate sewing skills.

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