ABOUT THE CLUMSY PENGUIN
01.
SUSTAINABILITY
At The Clumsy Penguin, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Most of our creations are made from recycled or upcycled materials, giving new life to what might have otherwise gone to waste. We use recycled packaging wherever possible, and even our textile scraps are repurposed as stuffing for select products, because every little bit counts.
02.
AUSTRALIAN MADE
We’re proud to be a small local business creating everything right here in Australia. Wherever we can, we source our materials from other local suppliers and love collaborating with fellow Aussie makers. When you support us, you’re supporting the local creative community too.
03.
HANDMADE
Every piece is carefully handmade by us, with love and attention to detail. From the first stitch to the final touch, our hands are behind every product, ensuring quality, character, and a personal touch that mass production simply can’t match.
04.
STYLISH
We believe sustainable can still be stylish. Our designs are playful, thoughtful, and made to bring a little joy to your everyday life. Each piece combines creativity with practicality, giving you something that looks great and feels good to own.
Who are we?
We are passionate, outdoorsy and creative people; who love living life to the fullest. We’re a small hardworking team who care deeply about giving new life to things that still have plenty to offer. We love creating, reusing, and finding ways to turn what might have been wasted into something beautiful and useful, all while doing our part to help the environment.
Market Stall
You can find us regularly at local markets, where we love meeting our customers in person and sharing our latest handmade creations.
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What Can Be Donated
Climbing Gear:
- Retired climbing rope
- Retired prussic and safety lines
- Other climbing gear
Timber:
- Old floor boards
- Timber bench tops
- Other hardwood timber
Textiles:
- Old and damaged (clean) cloths
- Denim
- Fabric straps
- Other old textiles (towels, sheets, etc.)
Jewellery:
- Vintage jewellery
- Damaged and broken jewellery of decent quality (real stones, no brass, etc.)
- Beads