SwapUp Journal

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School Visit Program: Sustainable clothing & how to reduce fashion waste

-- Junico Kids have now been rebranded and consolidated into SwapUp -- Team Junico Kids visits Victoria Avenue Public School to introduce the concept of preloved fashion as a way to...

Sustainable Gifts: Top 5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

Kids love Christmas because they associate it with holiday, food and presents. But buying gifts for the sake of gifting is not such a good idea for the environment. Research shows that...

Sustainable Gift: 5 Eco-Friendly Tips to Celebrate Christmas and New Years

We always celebrate New Years a little differently here in Australia. Instead of a puffer jacket, roasted chestnut and mulled wine, we wear shorts and thongs and have a barbecue...

Partnership: SwapUp is proud to announce Seed as its first chosen partner charity

Sydney, November 2021 — Following the launch of its digital fashion consignment platform, the first of its kind in Australia, SwapUp is proud to announce its support for the Seed...

Sustainable shopping: Our eco-friendly packaging options

SwapUp is committed to #makingsecondhandmainstream because: a) we want to reduce fashion waste b) we want you all to look beautiful and stylish without breaking your bank. We aim to do this while minimising our environmental impact and...

Thrift store online tips: Our favourite Australian sustainable stylists to follow on Instagram

Some days, you just need a little inspiration to throw together a good thrifted outfit. Luckily, we don't have to start from scratch when it comes to being stylish! Here's...

SwapUp book review: The Wardrobe Crisis

  Got no time to read books? Worry not, SwapUp got you covered. We are writing bi-monthly book summaries to help you stay up-to-date on current thinking and pass on...

Care labels explained: How to read laundry symbols on care labels

Reading laundry symbols can feel daunting. You thought that you’d follow the washing instructions for once, or maybe because it is a new, rather expensive dress you just bought and...

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