Every year after the festive season ends, millions of Australians find themselves staring at gifts they’ll never use. In fact, research shows around 27% of Aussies expect to receive Christmas presents they will never wear or use, with the total cost of these unwanted gifts estimated at over $1 billion. Much of which ends up in landfill. (The Australia Institute)

It’s not just wasted money, it’s also wasted resources, time, and energy. The holiday season also produces significantly more waste than the rest of the year, due to gift wrap, packaging, decorations, and items that are rarely used again. (Waste Mission)
So how can we flip the festive waste problem on its head and make something good out of something unwanted?

Keep the Gift, Lose the Waste! With Knocknock, you can rent out Christmas gifts or other items you don’t need — earn extra income, help extend the life of products, and do your bit for the planet, all without spilling the beans to the person who gave you the gift.

Think about it this way:
✔ You get paid for something you weren’t going to use
✔ Someone in your community gets something useful
✔ Fewer products go unused — which means less waste and fewer new things manufactured
✔ You’re part of a sharing economy that helps reduce environmental impact through reuse instead of consumption.

Why It Matters!  Unused gifts don’t just take up space, they represent wasted time, resources, energy, and carbon emissions that went into producing and transporting them. When items end up in landfill, they release greenhouse gases as they break down, adding to environmental harm. By putting these items to work in your neighbourhood instead of collecting dust:

  • You help reduce waste and the demand for new products. (EPA)

  • You support a more sustainable lifestyle through collaborative consumption — that’s where people access goods rather than own them outright. (Climate Consulting)

  • You boost your pocket with extra income — a welcome post-holiday perk!

This is not only good for your wallet — it’s great for the planet.

Smart, Sustainable & Rewarding! Unwanted gifts don’t have to become long-term clutter or landfill fodder. With Knocknock, they can become a source of income and contribute to a more sustainable way of living — all while keeping the festive spirit alive in a positive way. Want to learn more about environmental holiday waste and tips for greener celebrations? Check out these resources:

Christmas and holiday waste facts — Waste Mission: https://wastemission.com/blog/christmas-waste-facts/ Waste Mission
Benefits of reducing and reusing — EPA: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-and-reusing-basics EPA