Stop thrifting, start swapping
August 7, 2021
Eco-fashion is booming and the clothing resale market is the fastest-growing segment. As Lynn Valley’s Geraldine Durant noticed the climbing prices at local thrift shops, she created a more community-oriented swap.
Think globally, act locally

The Good Swap
Many people who shop at thrift stores are the very same people who donate to them in the first place, said Durant.
Curation is key
The items at the Good Swap have been checked for stains and rips - missing items like buttons are clearly labeled.“Most people bring in items in good condition,” she said “I check the games and puzzles - I don’t want someone to get home and find there is a piece missing.”Items that don’t pass her standards are donated for other thrift options or textile recycling. Her swap stock continues to grow with most people choosing to leave with fewer items than they came with.“I prefer people swap rather than donate. I get a lot of questions about ‘What is the catch?’,” laughs Durant. “There is no catch. Once people visit they are more confident in the swap.” About 80 percent of her customers return about every three months. “I do have one that comes around every two weeks.” With hopes to slowly grow Durant aims to divert as much as 30,000 items from the landfill each year.To learn more about the swap or book an appointment visit Durant’s Facebook page.Looking for more?
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