CAMDEN’S SUSTAINABLE INTERACTIVE MARKET

The environment

Due to the workshops on weaving , reworking and Junk Art we were totally sustainable using only textiles, fabrics and junk that would normally have been sent to landfill demonstrating first hand to the public how to creatively use what before was seen as waste.

The local economy

We gave opportunity to local people who were wanting to trial their business ideas without having the pressure of high rents. Thus supporting sustainable circular trading. The Car boot market stalls and second hand book shop stall allowed locals to sell off unwanted items.

Volunteering, jobs & education

A few of our traders were on Universal credit and the project allowed them to achieve a level of employment to allow them to be eligible to continue receiving financial support. A number of volunteers supported us in running the market project as well as assisting in the workshops. Workshops educated people on how to mend clothing as well as hand and machine sewing techniques.

Arts, culture & heritage

The 'Perform It' part of the project was a huge success for promoting performing Arts. Many artist who showcased themselves would never normally get such an opportunity. The Purple Turtle Gallery who started as a market stall and moved into a vacant shop unit truly promoted sustainable art and artists with an exhibition style pop up gallery.

Activity, health and leisure

The drop in workshops promoted activity on the high street where anyone could engage at their leisure.