Sustainable fashion
for young people
19.10.24
INISHOWEN social
enterprise, Spraoi agus Spórt, have announced plans for
a new sustainable fashion pop-up shop for young people.
The ‘Shopping Spraoi’ swap or buy project is aimed at
ages 16–25 and will be launched on Saturday 26th October
from 12pm-4pm at Colgan Hall in Carndonagh.
Project co-ordinator Aoibhin Nolan says the innovative
event will feature over 1,000 items of pre-loved
clothing available to swap or buy. “This is an
opportunity to be part of a movement toward a more
sustainable future - starting right in your wardrobe!”
“Shopping Spraoi is all about promoting sustainability,
and we have packed the event with more than just
clothes,” says Aoibhin. “You’ll also have the chance to
visit our Repair Café, where you can get your clothes
fixed and learn how to extend their life” |
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The ‘Shopping Spraoi’ swap
will be launched on Saturday 26th October at Colgan Hall
in Carndonagh. |
There will also be DJ
music to keep the atmosphere buzzing, and a special
guest speaker, to answer questions about sustainable
fashion and living. The project is funded by the Irish
Youth Foundation and the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund 2024.
Once the project is launched, the intention is to hold
similar pop-up shop events in other parts of Inishowen.
Aoibhin says Shopping Spraoi aims to encourage young
people to reduce fashion waste and make eco-friendly
choices. “While they are doing this, they can have a
great time with friends and the local community.”
“We invite young people from across Inishowen to come
along and join in this fantastic event. Whether you are
looking to swap, shop, or just learn more about
sustainability, there’s something for everyone.”
Shopping Spraoi are also offering a limited number of
clothes rails for anyone interested in selling their own
pre-loved items. To sign up for this, you can complete
their Expression of Interest form
here or email
aoibhin@spraoiagussport.ie .
To help them manage the event and make it a success,
they are asking all attendees to register in advance on
www.spraoiagussport.ie . Don’t miss out—register
today and secure your spot for this not-to-be-missed
sustainable shopping experience!
The sustainable fashion pop-up project is part of Spraoi
agus Spórt’s circular economy hub, Síoraí. The hub aims
primarily to reduce waste and dumping, by extending the
lifetime and use of materials and products. It involves
sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and
recycling as much as possible, for as long as possible.
The developing hub is already home to Síoraí Clothing
and Accessories and Síoraí Home, which sells revamped
preloved furniture. There are also plans to launch a
Síoraí Tech for restored technology and devices, and
Síoraí Bicycles for repaired bikes and scooters. |
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