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Re-Action Collective
Mutual support and admiration!
Why Re-Action help One Tree
The story of One Tree and Re-Action is one of codepenence, community and collaboration.
How is the Re-Action Collective involved
The Re-Action Collective grew out of One Tree at a Time. In 2023, Gav and Heather made the decision to form a global collective to expand the impact of One Tree’s work. At the time, One Tree was entirely self-funded, and rather than focusing on growing the organisation itself, they chose to create a global network that could share and amplify ideas.
That was three years ago. Re-Action began with just five member organisations and has since grown to include more than 60.
The exchange of ideas flows both ways. Initiatives from One Tree have travelled the world – with the Patching Project spreading to New Zealand, the UK, North America, and beyond. Now, new ideas are making their way back into our community. The UN[PARA]LD project, for example, is something we have co-created with the wider Re-Action community.
Project
Made to be worn
Made to be Worn celebrates clothing by keeping outdoor gear in use. Garments are patched, repaired, adapted, and re-waterproofed, then shared within the community with a QR-coded system that tracks their journeys and stories. Each jacket records the adventures and everyday moments of its wearer, highlighting the value, life, and possibilities in clothing that might otherwise go to landfill. The project encourages sustainable consumption, fosters connection, and gives garments a new story with every handover.
Project
Patching
At One Tree at a Time, patching projects sit at the heart of our circular approach. Surplus and damaged outdoor garments are repaired, reinforced, and reimagined, extending their life and keeping them in use.
Each patch represents care, skill, and reuse, helping shift mindsets away from disposability and towards valuing what we already have.
Together, we’ve designed, screen-printed, and sewn tens of thousands of patches in vibrant community workshops led by the incredible Zelia.
Project
UN/PARA/LD
UN/PARA/LD (Unparalleled) transforms surplus ski and outdoor clothing into adaptive alpine apparel co-designed by disabled people for disabled people. The project began thanks to the funding and support from Six Senses, which allowed us to launch workshops, develop prototypes, and build the collaborative model that continues to drive inclusive, sustainable outdoor sports. As well as tell our story through a film.
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