Sweet Swaps Kids’ Consignment Sale: Re-Gifting Goodness

From Friday, October 9, to Sunday, October 11, Sweet Swaps Kids will host its Sweet Swaps Kids Consignment sale at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, in Columbia. This event will provide attendees a great opportunity to recycle reusable items, save money and make money by selling and shopping for new and gently used children’s items. Featured consignment categories include teens and juniors; women’s and maternity clothing; and general accessories. Participants will find great brands at great prices, even as much as 50 to 90 percent off normal retail cost.

By selling items that are no longer necessary or age appropriate, parents will be able to save and even add money to the family budget. Organizations, such as schools, child care centers, sports teams and community-focused entities, can take advantage of this great opportunity to raise funding to support program initiatives and activities.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the average U.S. citizen throws away 70 pounds of clothing and other textiles annually, and textile waste occupies nearly 5 percent of all landfill space. The efforts of the resale and recycling industry account for eliminating approximately 3.8 billion pounds of post-consumer textile waste each year. Recycling clothing and other textiles saves the environment from tons of harsh chemicals, waste products and waste water used in the manufacturing of clothing.

Consignment sale volunteers will be on hand to assist. Additionally, unsold items will go to benefit local charities. Local family-friendly businesses can also sign up as vendors to showcase their products and services. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.

For more information and to register, visit SweetSwapsKids.com.