Sustainability Victoria CEO Anita Roper gets as “Environmental as Anything” for the garage sale trail. 

What’s the best thing about garage sales?

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Garage sales are a great way of reusing our precious resources so that they don’t end up in landfill. 

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen at a garage sale?

A prosthetic leg. 

Whose garage sale would you most like to go to?

Former Fitzroy football player Kevin Murray’s.

What would be your dream garage sale find?

 A signed football jersey from the Fitzroy football team that won the 1944 Premiership against Richmond. 

Who would be in your dream garage band?

The Sustainability Victoria band, Environmental as Anything.

Whose second hand shoes would you most like to walk in?

Dr Ruth Mompati - an inspirational South African woman who is passionate about social justive and gender equality. 

What’s your best tip for ‘garage sale etiquette’?

No early birds! Respect garage sale start times, especially on the weekends. 

What’s your top sustainability tip?

Do a clothes swap with friends or organise one for your workplace. 

Sustainability Victoria is a key partner of the garage sale trail. The project will be activated in Victoria via the City of Yarra, City of Kingston, City of Moonee Valley and Yarra Ranges Councils.