Limerick entrepreneur, 20, organises major sustainability event

A LIMERICK entrepreneur is planning a sustainability event in the heart of the city next month.

For the second year-in-a-row, David Hackett, from Raheen, is organising ‘Swap n Serve’.

Taking place on Saturday, April 11, at The Life Centre in Henry Street, it’s geared towards tackling fast fashion, boosting sustainability and building stronger ties in the city.

‘Swap n Serve’ operates on a simple model - people donate unwanted clothing, which will then be sold in a pop-up shop for just €1 per item, with proceeds covering the cost of running the event.

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Any stock left after the event is distributed equally among partner charities.

Businessman David, who is 20, said: “It’s about bringing the community together. With the stuff we have seen lately around gender, race, sexuality and other differences, it’s a good day to celebrate our unity as a city.”

He’s organising the event alongside his partner Shalom Obiakor, plus photographer Casey van Rossum and lead volunteer Oluchi Blessing Okoli.

To make donating easier and drive footfall in the city centre, David is hoping to identify cafes whose owners are willing to take items for the day.

For more information and to donate, telephone 087 0989890, or click here