The biggest second-hand fair begins: some will sell clothes for older children here, others will buy the whole family at a low price

Jurga Barbora Jauniškienė, founder of the traditional fair, which takes place twice a year, makes no secret that she has been anxiously waiting for a long time to decide whether the fair will take place due to the tense pandemic situation. “We were preparing for various scenarios. Therefore, we are very happy that this year the fairs will not have to be postponed for the summer, as it was last year, and we are doing everything possible so that families can shop in a safe, spacious way, in accordance with all the requirements of epidemiologists. Visitor safety is the top priority this year ”, emphasizes JB Jauniškienė in the sent report.

Expanded range of the fair

At this year’s high-profile fair, visitors will be able to buy not only clothes for children and pregnant women, but also clothes for all adults, as well as used appliances and other household items for a small price. Up to 140,000 will be sold at the charity fair. goods sold from the home by the residents themselves.

“We know that both those who come to buy goods and those who sell them for a second life want to spend only children’s clothing. We all have items that, although in excellent condition, are no longer used. So this year we decided it was time to expand the product range. This time, when visiting the fair, you will be able to buy a pasta or fondue machine and a weed control tool for a symbolic price, and someone can find a dream book that is not sold in bookstores ”, emphasizes the founder of Mamu . Just.

Well-known mothers also encourage sustainable choices

The traditional fair is also visited every year by well-known mothers in society. Beata Nicholson, mother of four, culinary author and TV host, supports this long-standing initiative and is pleased that more and more people in Lithuania are giving away or selling second-hand items and buying second-hand items.

“I know perfectly well how many families accumulate items that, especially for children, quickly become obsolete or are never used. For many years now, I have been checking things at home and donating or giving away the ones I no longer need. I also buy used items. I think that the use of things several or more times is a characteristic of an educated society, therefore I am very happy that initiatives promoting smart consumption are becoming more popular in Lithuania ”, emphasizes B. Nicholson.

Last year alone, 129.5 thousand people found their second home at the Mamu Fair. Second-hand goods, of which 70% were children’s clothing and home textiles under 14 years of age. According to the organizers, this equates to 54.4 tons of textiles, almost as much as textiles in the country are simply thrown into mixed waste bins per year.

The “Fair” that promotes the circular economy since 2012. More than a million articles were launched into the “second life”, another 350 thousand. they were donated and distributed to charities. “The main idea of ​​our fair is to promote the sustainable use of things more than once, thus saving natural resources. Therefore, we are very proud that residents who did not sell all of the items at the fair are willing to donate them to those who have nothing to buy. We believe that in this way we contribute to the well-being of society in many ways, ”adds JB Jauniškienė.

Used but perfectly suitable items for the charity fair will be sold to families April 16-25. In Vilnius Gariūnai Business Park, and from April 22 to May 1. Kaunas Green Gallery.