The second life of old things: the exchange of things is growing in Russia

In Russia is returning a long gone past practice sharing old things. Swap meetings are held more and more often, supported by more and more people who advocate for informed consumption. The bottom line is that every thing has a right to a second life, and your old skirt can be the ultimate dream of someone. People exchange things that they no longer need.

Most often, swaps are grouped together, for example, today they exchange only sportswear and shoes, and tomorrow evening dresses and shoes. Meetings at which children's things are exchanged are very popular - kids grow quickly, and purchased items of clothing and shoes quickly cease to be needed.

Conscious consumption implies a decrease in the number of new clothes and shoes bought, as statistics show how strongly the fashion industry affects the state of nature. Consumption is growing, and over the past 15 years, people have begun to buy 60% more clothing. This leads to an increase in the amount of non-degradable textile waste.

Environmental experts are confident that the critical situation will be very soon - by 2025.

Participants in the swap communities are confident that by exchanging things, they contribute to the preservation of the climate on the planet.

To start participating in swap, you need honest approach. Things should be good, sound, high-quality. Trying to disguise and hide flaws is not worth it, if this is convicted, the participant will be excluded from the project.

The pages of all swaps are presented on social networks, and if you wish, you can find the one that is carried out in your region.There are only online swaps or projects in which participants meet in reality, communicate and find not only unique things without cost, but also new friends and like-minded people.