Inspired by an exchange in Europe,
Christine and Yvan Saché developed Troc-Exchange.com,
a values-driven Craigslist-style website in Vancouver that returns revenue to
charities that create environmental changes. The program targets two
significant areas of impact: to reduce excess waste and support environmental improvement.
Collaborative consumption is a worldwide
trend that TIME Magazine has named as one of the 10
Ideas That Will Change The World. Programs such as Zip Car are popping up
all over the world as individuals support this idea. Sharing and trading goods
are simple ways to get rid of things you no longer use and acquire things you
want without having to add to the products on the planet. Through this type of
exchange we can reduce waste and protect our environment.
Bartering is the core of the
Troc-Exchange concept. The website's platform is designed to encourage the
exchange of goods and services but also provides alternative options to donate
or purchase. Individuals can post ads for free and participate in clothing
swaps to allow people to see a variety of items at once and make exchanges in
person.
Their largest clothing swap was on
April 21st at the Projecting Change Film
Festival where 100% of the proceeds went to Surfrider Vancouver to help beach
clean up on Earth Day. We encourage you to contact them for more information
on upcoming swaps and let them know your level of interest so these events can
grow.
In addition to fighting waste, the
vision of Troc-Exchange.com is to raise funds for associations and foundations
of volunteers that are working for the well-being of the planet. The company is
funded by sponsors and 50% of their revenue goes to environmental organizations
which include groups in Vancouver and worldwide. Their Vancouver chapter is
also 100% volunteer run.
The team at Troc-Exchange believes
when you participate in this system your are defending the environment for
today and for our children tomorrow.
Learn more at Troc-Exchange.com
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Swap Day with Troc-Exchange
