How to Host Swap Events to Reduce Waste

How to Host All Types of Swap Events to Reduce Waste and Costs

Presented by Randwick Council | Facilitated by Nina Gbor

Are you passionate about sustainability and community connection? Want to help your neighbourhood, school, workplace or social circle reduce waste, save money, and build stronger ties?

Join us for a dynamic 1-hour tutorial designed to empower you with the skills to host successful swap events—whether it’s clothing, books, household items, plants, kitchen items, tools, or even creative skill-sharing.

1. Why Attend?

Australia generates nearly 76 million tonnes of waste annually, with $17 billion spent on services to manage and dispose waste. Swap events are a simple, fun, impactful way to reduce waste, build up your community, and promote a sharing economy.

2.  What You’ll Learn

• step-by-step guidance on planning and hosting all types of swap events

• tips for logistics, marketing, and community engagement

• how to make your events inclusive, fun, and environmentally responsible

• access to free downloadable toolkits and resources
  

3.  Who Should Attend?

• community organisers and event planners

• sustainability officers (from Councils, schools and companies)

• eco-conscious individuals, circular economy enthusiasts, group leaders

• anyone keen to build more connected, circular communities
  

4.  Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:

• confidently plan and promote swap events

• overcome common challenges

• manage diverse groups and first-time participants

• maximise environmental and social impact

• use and adapt a toolkit for future events

5. Why Swap?

Swapping is more than just trading goods—it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and sustainable living. It helps to:

• keep usable items out of landfill

• save money

• build resilient, connected communities

• inspire a culture of sharing and circularity.

The Saturday Circle
This event is part of the Saturday Circle a monthly repair, share, regen, reuse and resilience building get-together at the Randwick Sustainability Hub, 27 Munda St Randwick. Held second Saturday of the month, most events are 10:00am - 12:00pm. Full details: Saturday Circle | Humanitix