Good Neighbours explores the hidden journey of Australia’s discarded clothing to the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific.

Every year, Australians buy an average of 55 garments and throw away 23 kilograms of clothing per capita, much of it ending up in secondhand markets overseas. Fashion researcher Tiziana Ferrero-Regis travels to Honiara, the capital city, to investigate how these cast-offs shape local lives, landscapes, and economies and discovers a complex story of empowerment and survival, set against mounting environmental challenges.

While secondhand clothing provides affordable fashion and income for families, the influx of synthetic textiles creates waste that strains fragile ecosystems and urban infrastructure. Ultimately, Tiziana challenges what it means to be a “good neighbour” in a globalised fashion economy and calls for cultural sensitivity, sustainable practices, and shared responsibility in tackling the fast-fashion crisis.