Dufferin Waste and Grand Valley Public Library are hosting a Winter Warmth Clothing Swap Party on Saturday, November 9 from 10 am – 1 pm! The event will be held at the library located at 4 Amaranth St. E, Grand Valley.

Bring your unwanted jackets, hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters and other winter clothing and accessories and swap them for something else. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a chance to win prizes!

What’s a clothing swap party? It’s a sustainable way to get rid of unwanted accessories, clothing and/or shoes while swapping them for items you need for free!

Did you know? Textiles contribute to 10 million tonnes of waste in landfills in North America, 95 percent of which could have been reused or recycled.

1. Bring up to 10 items (see drop-off options below).
2. Take as many items as you bring.
3. Make sure clothes are clean.
4. Ensure items are still in a wearable condition (not torn, soiled, large stains, etc.).
5. No undergarments, socks, or bathing suits.
6. Please only bring items such as sweaters, winter jackets, snow pants, winter hats, mittens, scarves, and any other winter clothing and/or accessories.
7. First come first served -no items will be placed on hold or reserved for you to come back.
8. If you would like any of your unclaimed items back, please let us know before the end of the event, otherwise they will be donated.
9. No registration is required.
10. The event begins at 10am. Last entry into the event will be at 12:30pm. The event ends at 1pm.

Please drop off your items at Grand Valley Public Library during the times listed below.

• Wednesday, November 6th (6pm – 8pm)
• Thursday, November 7th (6pm – 8pm)
• Friday, November 8th (10am – 6pm)
• Saturday, November 9th (9am – 10am)

Keep textiles out of landfill by donating unwanted clothing, shoes, bedding and more! Check out the Clothes’ing the Loop Map Tool to find businesses, donation bins and organizations accepting donations near you.

A fun way to work towards Clothes’ing the Loop on Textiles is to host a clothing swap party. Here are five tips to get started:

1. Choose an appropriate location
2. Set rules
3. Send out invites/promote your event
4. Create an organization system
5. Have a plan for the leftover items, such as donations

Check out the Swap It Toolkit from the Circular Innovation Council for more information.

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