EnviroMatters Magazine Spr-Sum 2024-25

Peta Meek had always been a savvy sustainable shopper, scouring car boot sales and pre-loved markets for fashion and household items. But the Ipswich local was constantly having to drive to Brisbane for pre-loved markets, so she decided to start her own. Quibble Market launched in April 2023 with 15 stalls in South Ripley. The community response was immediate and exceptional – within 12 months it had outgrown two venues, to eventually land at Ipswich Showgrounds with 50 stalls and about 2,000 people coming through the doors. The popular event also has pop-ups, including at the Ipswich Sustainable Living Festival. Big love for pre-loved at Quibble Market

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Peta said anyone in the community could book a Quibble Market stall to sell their quality pre-loved clothing, accessories and other household items. ‘It’s a way for people to put money back in their own pocket,’ Peta said. ‘With the rise in scamming online it can be hard to know who is a genuine buyer or seller. People are resorting to old school markets where you have real-time buyers.’ Peta said the range of items went far beyond clothing, with everything from hats to high chairs, books to bedspreads.

This annual feast of sustainable living returns with exiting ways to be involved! 10 September : Youth Sustainability Summit 6 October : Sustainable Open Garden Trail 19 October : Sustainable Living Festival 9–10 and 16–17 November : Garage Sale Trail ► For the full program go to ‘If you haven’t been before it can be a little overwhelming but if you have a list of what you are needing then it is a lot easier,’ she said. ‘The biggest thing is choosing to buy second hand.’ Gradually Quibble Market is bringing in other sustainability-focused partners such as local fresh food, upcycled soap and low-waste florists, with more exciting additions on the horizon. ► Find out more: Quibblemarket.my.canva.site Ipswich.qld.gov.au/sustainability

2024 HIGHLIGHTS

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

BUYING BETTER

KITCHEN AND GARDEN

EFFICIENT HOME

GETTING AROUND