Impact
Swap not Shop
A gathering where individuals can exchange items with one another and attendees can bring items they no longer want or need. It's a great way to declutter and find new items keeping things moving in a circular loop while also reducing waste and supporting sustainability further following the agenda of raising awareness on environmental issues and providing a platform for people to exchange knowledge.
A swap can have positive impact for both the individuals and community:
- To bring people together towards a common cause
- Support sustainability by promoting the reuse and repurposing of items, rather than the consumption of new resources
- To reduce the environmental impact of fashion as a whole
- Help declutter their home, know and learn about other people interests and lifestyles
- Donations to needy on the will of swapping audience
Hub activities include:
- Recurring swap events, such as a book swap or skill swap
- Panel discussions and awareness sessions around the importance of swapping not shopping
- Mending and upcycling workshops
- Donation of clothes and articles along with the swap events to ensure that articles do not end up in landfills