IIUM CARBOOT THRIFT MARKET
Carboot Thrift Market @ IIUM Kuantan is an initiative transforms the campus into a vibrant, recurring community marketplace that champions sustainable living, local entrepreneurship, and social inclusion.
Designed to bridge the university with the wider public, the Carboot Thrift Market supports IIUM’s Open Campus concept by creating a welcoming space where students, staff, and local residents can gather to buy and sell quality preloved items at affordable prices.
Whether you are looking to declutter your wardrobe, discover unique preloved treasures, or launch your micro-business, the Carboot Thrift Market @ IIUM Kuantan offers an inclusive and eco-conscious platform for everyone. Join us in building a sustainable, community-driven marketplace!
OBJECTIVES
Fostering Community Engagement: Strengthening ties between IIUM and the surrounding community by promoting open interaction and social cohesion.
Empowering Student & Local Entrepreneurs: Providing a low-barrier platform for students, staff, and micro-entrepreneurs—with a special focus on uplifting the B40 socio-economic group—to generate income.
Promoting Sustainable Consumption: Encouraging a circular economy through the reuse of preloved goods, helping to reduce waste and lower our environmental footprint.
Supporting Campus Sustainability: Generating funds to directly finance future campus-based welfare, sustainability, and community initiatives.
