As a programme of The Domino Foundation, we desire to see individuals and communities within South Africa living with dignity, justice, hope and purpose and through the Recycle Swop Shop our vision is to uplift those communities living in informal settlements through using recyclable goods as a means of exchange for basic necessities. OUR ACTIVITIES
Swop Shops
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rate once a week at different locations across the province. In exchange for tokens, community members bring bags of recyclable waste (paper, tin and plastic) collected from around the informal settlement. The tokens are used to ‘purchase’ essential personal and household items (clothes, food and school resources) from the shops. Recycling
Recyclable material is weighed, bundled and sold to organisations that recycle the raw materials. This reduces the community’s carbon footprint and waste products and combats pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
Education
At the core of our activities is the desire to educate the population on the importance of environmental conservation. Through activation workshops at schools, we educate on environmental awareness, the recycling process and importance of reducing waste and conserving natural resources. Monitoring & Evaluation
Monitor and evaluate activities to ensure we remain relevant and effective in achieving our vision
OUR SCOPE
The Domino Foundation’s Swop Shops reach the Western Cape communities based in the informal settlements of Du Noon, Wesbank and Phillipi. Both children and adults benefit from this initiative that allows people to provide for themselves and their families through their own efforts.
