Children and families enjoy toy swap event in Tramore

Families in Tramore and further afield recently took part in a fun and eco-friendly Swap & Play event recently.

The event at Tramore GAA Hall provided children and families with the opportunity to swap pre-loved toys, engage in play, and learn about sustainability and reducing waste.

Speaking on the importance of hosting such events, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Seamus Ryan said:

“A swap event is a great opportunity to learn about sustainability while providing children and families with the opportunity to swap pre-loved toys. These events are designed to promote toy reuse, reduce waste, and encourage Circular Economy actions in communities.” 

“We are delighted to be hosting this Toy Swap as part of Climate Action Week, especially as it is International Repair Day today also. We are especially fortunate to be working with Tramore Tidy Towns on this initiative and couldn’t have pulled it together without them. I would like to say a special thanks to them for working with both us and the Toy Library to bring the event to fruition. 

Giorgia Anile, founder of The Toy Library, added: “Play is a serious business. Our mission, as a social enterprise, is to drive radical change in the way we engage with toys, starting from children and their families. Toys are the most plastic intensive industry in the world, and most have a short shelf life.

“There are better ways to provide our kids with the variety of toys they need, while also caring for our planet. We are delighted to be working with Waterford City and County Council, which has demonstrated a serious commitment to climate action and sustainability for their youngest citizens.”