Tag #Toy Swaps

What is the impact of the Amsterdam Sinterklaas toy exchange festival on sustainable gift-giving practices in the Netherlands?

In Amsterdam, a Sinterklaas toy exchange festival used a unique system: toys and clothes were exchanged for puzzle pieces or K'nex bricks. This initiative, one of dozens across the Netherlands, promotes sustainable gift-giving before Sinterklaas (Dutch equivalent of Santa Claus). The event, organized by the Motherhood foundation, saw a significant turnout, with long queues and high participation.