Second-hand exchange market
Each citizen of the European Union generates, on average, 530 kilograms of waste per year
Source: European Commission
Hi!
We are Magda and Martí
We founded Go Zero Waste to promote the circular economy and sustainability.
· Promote the exchange of second-hand products to give a second life to many objects.
· Create more resilient, collaborative communities with the common goal of sustainability.
What is a second-hand exchange market?
Giving new life to objects
The exchange market allows clothes, books, toys, and utensils that we no longer use to find a new home, extending their life cycle.
Consume without generating waste
By exchanging instead of buying, we reduce waste production and encourage more responsible and sustainable consumption.
Building community
It is a social activity that connects people, families and groups, promoting collaboration, bartering and the solidarity economy.
Why is the exchange of second-hand goods important?
Extending the useful life of objects
Swapping allows products we no longer use to continue being useful, preventing them from becoming waste.
Reduce consumption and waste
By choosing second-hand items, we reduce the need to produce new goods, saving natural resources and energy.
Promote community and solidarity
Exchange creates bonds between people, promotes collaboration, and strengthens a fairer and more sustainable economy.
What are our goals?
SDG 11 | Sustainable cities and
communitites.
Promote conscious consumption
To make people reflect on their consumption habits
SDG 12 | Production and
responsible consumption
Building community and solidarity
It is a space where people share what they have and what they need
SDG 13 | Climate Action
Educating about sustainability
The real change begins after the workshop . We provide a clear roadmap to implement from day one.
Characteristics of the second-hand market
Duration
The workshop usually lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. We always allow time for questions from the participants.
Location
The workshop is conducted in person.
Materials
We bring everything you need for the second-hand goods exchange market
Practical approach
It includes an initial explanation of the reason for the activity and how to do it correctly.
Post-market orientation
We propose actions that participants can take after the market ends
And above all: have fun!
Impact of our exchange markets
Impacto de nuestros mercados de intercambio
+35
organized markets
+340
people who have participated
+1500
objects exchanged
Where do we conduct our exchange markets?
Companies
- In corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs like we did with Extia.
- As a team building activity to promote sustainable habits in the workplace
- Themed days or green weeks
Cities and towns
- At sustainability fairs
- Citizen workshops
- Within environmental awareness plans
- Within the framework of our waste reduction campaigns , as we did with the Teià town council .
- During the European Week for Waste Reduction, where for one week
Schools, institutes and universities
- To introduce students to sustainability in a practical way
- During Environment Week
- On days like World Zero Waste Day
- During Waste Prevention Week
- Especially at times just before large amounts of waste are generated, such as at Christmas or during holidays.
Testimonios
What are the benefits of running our second-hand goods exchange market?
Waste reduction
We prevent objects in good condition from ending up in the trash, extending their useful life.
Caring for the environment
By reducing the demand for new products, the consumption of natural resources and the emissions associated with production and transportation decrease.
Values education
It raises awareness about responsible consumption, material detachment, and the importance of sharing.
Promoting the circular economy
It promotes a more sustainable model, based on reusing instead of discarding.
Cost savings
Trading is free: you don’t need money to get something useful.
Post-market follow-up
We provide all participants with a guide containing tips and suggestions so they can continue learning after the workshop.
FAQS
A secondhand market is a space where people can bring items they no longer use and take others they need , without money changing hands. Instead of buying and selling, items are exchanged directly , encouraging sharing and reuse.
Clothing and accessories
Toys and school supplies
Books, music and movies
Small appliances
Kitchen items, decorations, tools, etc.
Reducing waste, extending the lifespan of objects, saving resources and promoting more conscious, supportive and sustainable consumption .
We donate unexchanged items to local social organizations.
It depends on several factors:
· The location.
· Whether it’s for very large groups and needs to be done in several sessions . · Whether it’s on weekdays or weekends.
Contact us and we’ll give you a personalized quote based on your needs.
We are at your service. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email at info@gozerowaste.es or by WhatsApp or phone at +34 635 42 51 28 🙂
Let’s talk
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