Sustainable September 2025

Back for the third year running — supporting greener businesses in Wimbledon

Sustainable September returns this autumn with a renewed focus on how sustainability drives value for businesses, the local community, and the planet. Organised by Love Wimbledon in partnership with Wimbledon Quarter and Go Inspire, the 2025 edition showcases sustainable fashion, circular living, and creative reuse through an exciting line-up of events and activities throughout the town centre.

As a Love Wimbledon BID business, you’re already part of this movement. We’re here to support your sustainability journey through:

• Free access to SEEDL, a training platform offering on-demand sustainability courses for you and your team.

• Complimentary WEEE collections, in partnership with First Mile, to help you responsibly dispose of electrical and electronic waste.

Sustainable September is one way we deliver on our BID’s core aim: to make Wimbledon greener and more sustainable. What’s more, these events are proven to drive footfall — last year’s edition saw a 34% increase in visitors to the town centre. By engaging with these initiatives, your business not only supports the environment but also stands to benefit from increased visibility, customer engagement, and long-term cost savings.

Read on to see what events are taking place this year:

👗 Week 1

• • 7 Sept: Re-Runn Bunting Making Workshop (Wimbledon Quarter)
    Join this fun, family-friendly session using upcycled fabric scraps to make colourful bunting — a crafty way to reduce textile waste.

🎪 Week 2

• • 9 Sept: Wimbledon Fashion Week Launch Event (Wimbledon Quarter)
    Join the kickoff of Wimbledon Fashion Week: expect style showcases, workshops, drinks, music, and top designers!

• • 9 Sept: Little Ark Creative Workshops (Wimbledon Quarter)
    Hands-on arts and crafts activities designed for all ages, promoting creativity through repurposed and sustainable materials.

• • 10 Sept: Fashion Illustration & Talk (Wimbledon Quarter)
    Learn the basics of fashion sketching and explore how design meets sustainability in this interactive session with a local artist.

• • 11 Sept: Style Exchange (Wimbledon Quarter)
    Bring your pre-loved items and swap them for something new-to-you in this clothes exchange that encourages mindful fashion.

• • 12 Sept: Catwalk Shows (Wimbledon Quarter)
    Expect an unforgettable line-up for Wimbledon Fashion Week, featuring sustainable small brands hitting the runway alongside Wimbledon Charity Shops in a catwalk show like no other. Book your FREE tickets here.

• • 13 Sept: Abundance Fruit Day Food Market (St Mark’s Church)
    Celebrate the local harvest and sustainable food practices with stalls offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and delicious eco-friendly treats.

• • 13–14 Sept: WFW Showrooms (Wimbledon Quarter)
    Get a closer look at sustainable fashion brands and local designers in this curated showroom experience as part of Wimbledon Fashion Week. A chance to browse, ask questions, and be inspired.

• • 13–14 Sept: Go Inspire Sustainable Markets (Wimbledon Quarter)
    Explore a rotating selection of sustainable and circular brands inside the Wimbledon Quarter, showcasing everything from ethical fashion to eco homeware.

✂️ Week 3

• • 20–21 Sept: Love Wimbledon Vintage & Makers Market (The Piazza)
    A bustling outdoor market full of vintage fashion, handmade crafts, and upcycled treasures. Also at our market on Sunday 21st, Lush will be hosting demomstrations on The Piazza as well as handing out discounts to be used at their Wimbledon store.

• • 20–21 Sept: Sustainable Merton Greener Living Pop-Up (Elys)
    Meet local eco-champions and explore practical ways to live more sustainably, from community gardening to low-waste living, all under one roof at Elys.

• • 21 Sept: The Wheel Repair Shops (Wimbledon Quarter)
    Give your broken electricals and damaged textiles a new lease of life. Drop by to learn how to repair and revive everyday items — and keep them out of landfill.

🗓️ Week 4

• 27–28 Sept: Go Inspire Sustainable Markets (Wimbledon Quarter)
  Explore a rotating selection of sustainable and circular brands inside the Wimbledon Quarter, showcasing everything from ethical fashion to eco homeware.

Why it matters for your business

Sustainable September is more than just a calendar of events — it’s a chance for Wimbledon’s business community to lead by example. By getting involved, you demonstrate environmental responsibility, attract new customers, and help shape a town centre where people want to shop, work, and spend time.

We encourage all BID businesses to take advantage of the services we offer, from SEEDL training to WEEE collections, and to explore how sustainable practices can reduce overheads and improve your bottom line.

Stay in the loop on announcements and opportunities to get involved at @lovewimbledon or on our website.