Hazaar is a marketplace app just for Strathclyde students and staff. It provides a digital platform that allows you to buy and sell your items from other students directly on campus - with no postage or packaging.
You meet up to deliver your items at designated safe ‘Hazaar drop-off spaces’ on campus, saving on postage and packaging, reducing the carbon footprint on campus, and encouraging students and staff to shop sustainable alternatives.
The Hazaar app is free to download, just sign up using your University student or staff email address.
In 2024, the University of Strathclyde partner with Hazaar to pilot a new initiative focused on sustainability, affordability, and student wellbeing. Starting with a summer turnaround project, this partnership has grown into a successful model for sustainable consumption and social impact.
📦 2,146 kg waste diverted
🎓 112 students accessed affordable items
👥 4 students employed
❤️ 1,195 kg donated to charity
♻️ 0 items sent to landfill
Hazaar Re-use Hubs aim to reduce waste generated when students move out of university accommodation. The goal is simple: give thousands of reusable items a second life.
Collected items are sorted by the Hazaar team, with some re-sold to incoming students at affordable prices, and others donated to local charities supporting communities in Glasgow. Nothing goes to waste.
We created 4 job opportunities for Strathclyde students, including:
This gave students valuable hands-on experience in sustainability, operations, and community engagement.
At the Hazaar re-sale event in September, students accessed essentials at a low cost:
This event helped students furnish their university spaces affordably while reducing environmental impact.
Hazaar hosted successful pop-up markets at the University of Strathclyde on:
These events drew 281 registered participants in 2024 alone and generated:
As of 2024, 281 students are registered and engaging with Hazaar’s online marketplace, continuing to grow our community of conscious consumers.
This project would not have been possible without the dedication and collaboration of our incredible partners. Their support helped bring the Hazaar Re-use Hub to life and ensured its success for students and the wider Glasgow community.
Users engage with Hazaar at their own risk, and we expect all staff and student users to be respectful and responsible.
Unacceptable behaviour has no place at Strathclyde and we will not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying. Safe360° means incorporating safety in every area of University life.
Should you experience or witness any of the above when using the Hazaar platform, report it immediately and receive support from University staff.
In an emergency, please contact University Security on 0141 548 2222 (if the incident on campus) or call 999.
Find out more about Strathclyde’s Safe360 Policy.
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