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Free workshops and clothing swap at Circular Pop-up in Haarlem

The municipality of Haarlem is hosting a Circular Pop-up at the Vleeshal from October 20 through December 30. The event promotes sustainability through free workshops, a clothing swap, and repair sessions while providing a platform for local circular initiatives.

The city of Haarlem is hosting a Circulaire Pop-up event at the Vleeshal on the Grote Markt, running from October 20 to December 30. Open Tuesday through Saturday, the initiative aims to promote sustainability by showcasing local entrepreneurs and projects focused on sharing, repairing, and reusing items. Visitors can participate in free workshops, including clothing swaps, bicycle repairs, and sessions on creating new items from old textiles. In addition to these activities, the space features a swap corner for apparel and showcases sustainable products created by local makers.

The event also serves as a hub for waste reduction, providing collection points for used mobile phones and batteries. Beyond public activities, the venue hosts specialized networking and themed meetings tailored for local entrepreneurs. Organizers emphasize that workshop capacity is limited, and interested participants are encouraged to check the municipality's official website for further information and registration details.

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