New Costume Swap Toolkit Helps Communities Prepare for World Book Day Sustainably

With World Book Day coming up in March, Rstuff has launched a new Costume Swap Toolkit to help schools, parents, and community groups reduce cost and waste while still celebrating reading in style.

World Book Day costumes are often worn just once and made from materials that are hard to recycle, creating waste and extra cost for families. The new toolkit makes it easy to organise local costume swaps, giving families access to a wide range of book-inspired outfits without the expense or environmental impact of buying new.

The Costume Swap Toolkit provides practical, step-by-step guidance, including planning tips, promotional materials, and event checklists, making it simple for anyone to host a successful swap ahead of World Book Day.

“World Book Day should be about inspiring children to love stories, while also reducing environmental impact of this event where possible,” said Katherine Fleet , Head of Sustainability & Circularity at RECOUP “Costume swaps are a fun, creative way to aid celebrations that involve dressing up whilst saving money and reducing waste.”

By encouraging reuse and sharing, costume swaps help:

• Cut down on single-use costumes

• Save families money

• Build stronger, more connected communities

The toolkit is free to access at:
Https://rstuff.uk/community/