Earth Day in Bocconi – Clothing Swap
On the occasion of Earth Day, Bocconi is hosting an afternoon dedicated to raising awareness about reuse, recycling, and responsible waste management, actively engaging the university community.
The highlight of the event is the Clothing Swap, organized in collaboration with the student association Green Light for Business. The initiative invites students, staff, and faculty to bring clothes and accessories they no longer use and exchange them with other participants. The goal is to reduce waste, promote more responsible consumption habits, and give unused items a second life.
Rules and recommendations for participating in the Clothing Swap
To ensure a positive and sustainable experience for everyone, please follow these simple guidelines.
1. Item quality
Please bring only clean items in good condition and without visible defects. Damaged, stained, or excessively worn items are not accepted. Accessories must be functional and in good condition.
2. Accepted items
Allowed:
- Clothing (dresses, jackets, shirts, T-shirts, knitwear, sweatshirts, trousers, skirts, etc.)
- Textile, leather, and faux leather accessories (scarves, bags, hats, belts, ties, gloves, headwear)
- Shoes
Not allowed:
- Underwear
- Swimwear
- Sportswear or technical clothing
- Home textiles
3. Number of items
A maximum of 5 items per person is allowed.
4. Token-based exchange system
Items will be evaluated upon arrival, and tokens will be assigned based on their type:
- 1 token for standard items (e.g. T-shirts, accessories)
- 2 tokens for premium items (e.g. coats, shoes, or like-new items)
Please respect the spirit of the initiative and bring only items that you would be happy to receive.
5. Non-compliant items
Items that are not suitable for swapping (damaged or not compliant) can still be brought and left at the AMSA corner, where they will be properly disposed of.
Informational booths
Alongside the swap, a series of informational booths will be available, hosted by organizations that collaborate with Bocconi and are actively engaged in sustainability and circular economy initiatives:
- AMSA, responsible for waste management and urban cleaning services in Milan, also active on campus with recycling and WEEE collection initiatives.
- Plastic Free, a non-profit organization promoting clean-up activities and awareness on plastic pollution, involving students in sustainability actions.
- NANDO, a startup using artificial intelligence to monitor and improve waste collection across the Bocconi campus.
- Re-cig, a circular economy startup that transforms cigarette filters into new plastic materials, with dedicated collection points on campus.
An opportunity to learn, get involved, and actively contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle.
