Swing Reeds is a social enterprise committed to promoting social innovation and sustainability. By transforming discarded burlap coffee bean sacks into stylish lifestyle products, the organization brings new life to waste materials while advocating for sustainable fashion.The workshop Handmade × Empowerment — 'Carry Love': Hand-Stitching Love for the Earth, held on the Taiwan Tech campus, will be led by Ms. HONG Ning, CEO of Swing Reeds (morning session in Chinese), and Ms. KANG Shu-Hua, founder of Swing Reeds (afternoon session in English).
The workshop will begin with an introduction to Swing Reeds’ founding mission and its approach to social practice. Participants will then take part in a hands-on activity, crafting multi-purpose tote bags from recycled coffee bean sacks provided by Louisa Coffee.
Each session will be supported by bilingual (Chinese/English) teaching assistants, who will offer guidance throughout the bag-making process.

Cooperation Partner 
Swing Reeds is a micro-brand under the Spring Sprout Association for Social Service, focused on social innovation.
Since 2018, Swing Reeds has collaborated with Louisa Coffee on a burlap bag upcycling project. In 2022, the initiative expanded, inviting more coffee industry partners to join the recycling effort. The project creatively combines social and environmental responsibility by working with senior women in the community and Taiwanese designers to transform discarded coffee bean burlap bags into stylish lifestyle products. This initiative not only promotes sustainable fashion but also supports employment and social participation for senior women in local communities.
The team hopes that this cross-sector collaboration, involving NGOs, businesses, and various community organizations, will jointly advance circular economy practices and empower women. Through their handmade products, they convey the spirit and vitality of the makers, promoting sustainable public welfare in the spirit of social enterprise.
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Details

exhibition: Monday to Friday, May5-9, 2025

Venue of exhibition: T4, 1st Floor
Date of Workshop: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Morning Session: 10:00–12:00 (Chinese)
Afternoon Session: 14:00–16:00 (English)
Check-in: Starts 30 minutes before each session. Please be punctual.
Venue of Workshop: Room RB101, 1st Floor

Registration
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Workshop Schedule
Morning Session (Chinese) | 10:00–12:00
10:00–10:10 | Opening Remarks
10:10–10:40 | Talk
10:40–12:00 | Hands-on Activity: Carry Love – Turn Your Coffee Bag into a Tote 

Afternoon Session (English) | 14:00–16:00
14:00–14:10 | Opening Remarks
14:10–14:40 | Talk
14:40–16:00 | Hands-on Activity: Carry Love – Turn Your Coffee Bag into a Tote

Registration 

• Capacity: 60 participants in total (combined for both sessions). Applicants beyond the 60th spot will be placed on a waiting list. If a confirmed participant cancels, we will contact the next person on the waiting list.
• Registration: [Registration Link] No registration fee required. All participation costs are covered by the MoE Higher Education Sprout Project.
• No meals will be provided. Please plan accordingly.
• Photos and videos will be taken during the event. Please notify us in advance if you do not wish to be photographed.

Contact
Center for General Education – Ms. Wu
Tel: (02) 2730-1182
Email: yachin0930@mail.ntust.edu.tw
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Supervising Institution: Ministry of Education
Organizer: NTUST Centre for General Education – MoE Higher Education Sprout Project 
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