at the Redonnerie, low-cost gift ideas for the holidays

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Normally, the Redoing looks like human-sized anthill. HAS a few days of Christmasl’effervescence is even more important.

The associative recycling collect them objects of which individuals do not have no longer neededin order to give a second life. “We sort them, revalue them, repair them if possible and we sell at low prices in our store,” assures Raphaëlle Wisse, director for over a year. “ Ninety active volunteerspresent at least once a week, and twelve employees are part of the adventure. »

220 tonnes of donations in one year

Since the opening in December 2017, members of the association have had front row seats at changes in consumption habits customers. “It has today become part of the custom to offer second hand gifts for the end of year celebrations or the birthdays. This was not the case a few years ago, I am thinking in particular of the senior generation,” continues the director. Today, the behaviors have changedand it is not uncommon to see grandparents coming to pick up gifts for their grandchildren.

Donations: one ton per day on average!

These changes in habits are also reflected in numbers. In one year, the Redonnerie harvested more than 220 tons of objectseither one ton per day on average. « Environ 20 % come from five recycling centers in Redon Agglomération et 80% of contributions from individualswhich shows that they have gotten into the habit of coming to drop off their objects,” explains Natacha Morel, coordinator at the Redonnerie.

Therefore, the logistics must be well established to “skim” (that is to say, keep the best, according to recycling jargon) the contributions of individuals. To do this, the hands of volunteers are active in the twenty sorting and revaluation workshopslocated behind the scenes. “We have aquality requirementé, whatever the type of product. Our customers are sensitive to this. »

And the store has its secrets to pamper the expectations of its buyers. “We change the presentation very regularly,” confides Natacha Morel. “At the moment, Christmas items have taken over the shelves: toys, children's books, decorations, tableware, etc. »

An alternative to overconsumption

For those responsible for the Redonnerie, “the circular economy and reuse» are not incompatible with the end-of-year celebrations, although they are associated with a major period of consumption. “On the occasion of Christmas, we want helping families give inexpensive gifts raise awareness among the population about question of excessive consumptionand promote a healthier economy,” emphasizes Raphaëlle Wisse.

As the year 2025 looms, the Redonnerie is teeming with projects. “We want to open the place more to the outside world,” announces Joseph Roux, president of the association. “The idea is to lead actions to get closer to residents. The opening of a pop-up shop a regular presence on theRedon marketare part of the avenues envisaged to strengthen the dynamic around second hand and forge links in the region. »

La Redonnerie, at 7, rue de Briangaud, in Redon. The store is open during usual hours until December 21 inclusive. Contact on 02 57 71 00 35, on [email protected]or on Facebook.

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