90% of exchanges are made for food, often infant milk, says Élodie Goupil, administrator of this page. “Soft toys for a packet of cakes”: between necessity and philosophy, how food bartering is developing.

‘Eco-responsible Barter Zero Waste Rennes’ saw exchanges for food increase during Covid. Many students in need barter to partially fill their fridge, says administrator Manon, of ‘Barter Zero Waste’ group.