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

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