National Thrift Day celebrated across the Netherlands

National Thrift Day was celebrated across the Netherlands on Saturday, organized by the industry association Kringloop Nederland. The event, which has been held annually since 2009, aims to promote reuse, sustainability, and the improved image of second-hand stores.

In Alkmaar, the Zijperstraat ‘thrift boulevard’ hosted various activities, including fashion shows and early displays of holiday collections at Stichting KOOK. Participants noted that the stigma once associated with second-hand shopping has vanished, with customers traveling from various regions to visit these stores.

In Buitenpost, GoudGoed stores participated by hosting gift hunts to attract more visitors. Organizers expressed a desire to engage more young people, particularly those in their early twenties, noting that while interest is growing, younger generations are still underrepresented among those donating items.