Give and Take events
Give and take events are becoming more and more popular and are a way of clearing out unwanted items without them heading straight for the bin. The great thing about these events is you can “give” something you no longer want or need and “take” away something you do. WasteAware and your local authority would love to hear if you are planning your own events!
Swishing
(from the dictionary definition of 'to rustle, as silk')
Swishing refers to swapping an item or items of clothing, shoes or accessories with friends or acquaintances. Those taking part must willingly give an item to play a part in the transaction, once they have given an item they are free to choose something of interest from what others have offered.
Value does not come into the equation, swappers do not necessarily get an item of equal value and are free to choose anything that the other person if offering (without having to pay). Swishing is now being more widely practiced throughout the world, and has evolved to include other items such as books and furniture.
Not only do people hold 'swishing parties' either as a charity event or simply for the enjoyment of it (while recycling and saving money at the same time) but, there are several websites that have online swishes taking place.
See:
www.giveortake.org
www.freecycle.org
www.ilovefreegle.org
www.swishing.org (guidance on how to organise a swishing party)
www.swishingparties.com
www.bigwardrobe.com
www.poshswaps.com