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Toy Swap! (Coming Dec. 2025)

Location

Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Status

Active
Age Level

Any Age

Project created by Summer Baldwin

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The Problem

Overconsumption of toys leads to significant environmental harm, as 80% of toys end up in landfills, and the industry is the most plastic-intensive in the world.

Our Plan

Let's have a Toy Swap! Join us in exchanging gently used toys in order to declutter unwanted toys, save money, and reduce waste while also providing a social and community-building activity. (Date TBD)