Photo Essay: Students dig for treasure at sustainability swap

ENACTUS St. Thomas University hosted a sustainability swap on Jan. 19 as part of its Spring Up Initiative, which allowed students to get new items in exchange for stuff they no longer want or use.

The Aquinian’s photo editor, Daniel Salas, attended the event to dig for treasure.

Used books were some of the materials available during the sustainability swap on Jan. 19, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

The accessories table had various rings, hats, mittens and other pieces of clothing at the ENACTUS sustainability swap on Jan. 19, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

Donated footwear was also available for students at the ENACTUS sustainability swap on Jan. 19, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

Estefania Martinez, a member of ENACTUS, organizes clothing at the ENACTUS sustainability swap on Jan. 19, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

Many St.Thomas University students were able to look freely through the clothing options and take what they wanted. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

Isabella Mehlitz, co-president of ENACTUS, helps students who were interested in finding new clothes through the ENACTUS sustainability swap on Jan. 19, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

Ana Canarte and Estefania Martinez talk over the pile of donated clothing at the ENACTUS sustainability swap on Jan. 19, 2023. (Daniel Salas/AQ)

Ameri Susuki, co-president of ENACTUS, explains how the donations for the sustainability swap work for students. (Daniel Salas/AQ)