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Swap-O-Matic
The Swap-O-Matic (SOM) is a vending-type machine originally created by Lina Fenequito in 2005, which allows users to exchange or swap items that they no longer need for other items previously donated by another user. The machine seeks to promote and encourage recycling and trading as a means of countering needless consumption and reduce unnecessary waste.
==History==
The Swap-O-Matic was originally designed by Lina Fenequito as the final project as a part of her theses, while studying at Parsons School of Design to obtain her Master of Fine Arts.〔〔〔 The machine was born out of the desire to provide a solution to the problem of over-consumption and waste.〔 Its intention is to offer an alternative in today's disposable economy by encouraging communities to trade and reuse〔 items in a fun and exciting way.〔
Lina Fenequito was employed with Americorps prior to commencing her MFA studies at Parsons School of Design. Swap-O-Matic was born out of her desire to find sustainable solutions specifically to the problems of "unconscious consumption"〔 The machine, which allows users to barter unwanted items and receive desired items instantaneously, using the vending-machine type facility. It is anticipated that consumers would rethink their consumption habits and endeavour to recycle and reuse goods.〔 The machine provides a meeting point for users to transfer their unwanted goods to other users who may find it useful while obtaining goods from other users that they may also find useful. Although consisting originally of only one machine that was circulated to various locations within the New York City,〔 Fenequito expects that the bartering concept will catch on and inspire more sustainable living practices for people across not only the United States but also the entire world.〔
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