Creating a more circular Merton

At Sustainable Merton, we support residents, businesses and community organisations to reduce waste and build a more circular economy in Merton — moving away from throwaway culture towards reusing, repairing and sharing resources.

Our borough-wide work helps reduce waste, save money, protect nature and bring people together through community climate action.

Join us at a Repair Café, develop sewing skills at our Preloved Studio, and discover local services helping keep useful items out of the bin.

Please note: We are not a waste collection service and cannot accept donations of preloved items. Please see our Reduce Waste pages for local donation and collection 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

Multiple Dates
Tue 04 Aug
Preloved Studio: Social Sewing Drop-in (2 Sessions)
The Preloved Studio, Canons House
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04 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 15:30
The Preloved Studio, 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!
Multiple Dates
Thu 06 Aug
Preloved Studio: Knit & Stitch Social (CANCELLED)
Preloved Studio, Canons House & Grounds
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06 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Preloved Studio, Canons House & Grounds, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
Join our welcoming textile craft community at The Preloved Studio! From knitting and crochet to embroidery and visible mending, we’re bringing people together to create, learn, and give new life to preloved materials while reducing textile waste.
Thu 20 Aug
A Simple Guide to Using a Paper Pattern Workshop
Preloved Studio @ Canons House, Mitcham
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20 Aug 2026, 13:00 – 16:00
Preloved Studio @ Canons House, Mitcham, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
Learn to confidently use commercial sewing patterns with expert guidance. Understand sizing, pattern markings, and cutting layouts to build a strong foundation for future dressmaking projects.
Mon 07 Sept
Sewing Machine 101: Beginner Machine Skills
The Preloved Studio at Canons House
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07 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
The Preloved Studio at Canons House, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
Ready to start sewing, but don’t know where to begin? Join our Sewing Machine 101 workshop at the Preloved Studio and learn how to set up and use a sewing machine with expert guidance. Perfect for absolute beginners! Limited spots—book now!
Sat 14 Nov
Creative Upcycling: Indigo Dyeing & Japanese Mending
Preloved Studio, Canons House & Grounds
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14 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 15:30
Preloved Studio, Canons House & Grounds, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
Discover traditional Japanese textile techniques through indigo dyeing, shibori, sashiko, and boro mending in this inspiring hands-on upcycling workshop.