The Dunedin Curtain Bank up-cycles unwanted and unused curtains, lines them, and distributes them to those in need in our community.
We don’t want people getting sick, and cold houses are a gateway to illness. Despite this, many put up with cold houses - A study found that within households containing a 9 month old baby, 18% put up with feeling cold to save on heating, 11% used no household heating, and 22% of the babies had heavy condensation in their bedrooms.
Curtains make a significant difference to the warmth of a home. A third of all heat loss in an uninsulated home occurs through windows. Even double-glazed windows let out more heat than uninsulated walls.
Giving out Curtains
Over 7 years Dunedin Curtain Bank has given out 3,000 pairs of curtains. Last year we gave over 450 pairs of curtains throughout Dunedin and its greater area.
Reducing Landfill
We save tons from landfill through utilising all the donated curtains we receive. Those that are not fit for the purpose of curtains get up-cycled as products for our gorgeous Enviroshop.
Spreading the word
With every completed curtain referral we give, hooks and information pamphlets on how to reduce humidity in your home and how to kill mould. If required, we can also help with curtain rails.
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