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
Thu 08 Oct
Preloved Studio: Knit & Stitch Social
Preloved Studio, Canons House & Grounds
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08 Oct 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.
Multiple Dates
Tue 13 Oct
Preloved Studio: Social Sewing Drop-in (2 Sessions)
The Preloved Studio, Canons House
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13 Oct 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!
Sat 17 Oct
Repair, Sew & Share at Wimbledon Citizens Hub
Wimbledon Citizens Hub, 267 The Broadway
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17 Oct 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
Wimbledon Citizens Hub, 267 The Broadway, 267 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SD
Fix something. Learn something. Meet someone. A relaxed, friendly community event celebrating repair, sewing, sharing skills and keeping useful things in use.
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.