Rewards for giving away items
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Rewards for giving away items
Turn the items you no longer need into something valuable for your community. This page explains how Hiiba is building rewards around giving away usable items, as part of its circular economy rewards in the UAE.
Instead of letting things sit unused, you will be able to list them in the Hiiba app, pass them on for free, and be recognised for supporting a more circular way of living. Here you will find a simple overview of how rewards for giving away items fit into Hiiba’s wider rewards approach.
In brief
- Hiiba is developing circular economy rewards where giving away items you no longer need becomes a recognised, rewarded action instead of simple disposal, using Eco Reward tokens (ERW).
- The focus is on items that are still usable, so they can be passed on, reused or repurposed through Hiiba’s free, peer-to-peer exchange app, supporting more sustainable habits in everyday life.
- Details of the reward mechanics, such as how many ERW you earn per item and how redemption works, are still being shaped; you can follow progress and be among the first to know by joining the waitlist on WhatsApp.
What to do
This page is part of Hiiba’s circular economy rewards hub, with a specific focus on rewards for giving away items. The idea is to make it easier and more attractive to pass on items that still have life in them, instead of throwing them away or leaving them unused. By doing so, you support a more circular flow of products and materials in the UAE through a free, community-driven exchange.
Within this concept, giving away items is treated as a positive, trackable action inside the Hiiba app. When you choose to part with something that is still usable, it can move to someone who needs it more, while you receive Eco Reward tokens (ERW) as recognition. You can then use ERW to adopt items from others at no monetary cost, which aligns with the broader circular economy rewards theme where everyday sustainable choices are encouraged and highlighted.
The detailed structure of these rewards, such as how ERW are calculated, which item categories qualify, or how tokens can be redeemed in practice, is still under development. For now, this page serves as a clear entry point: it explains that Hiiba intends to connect rewards with responsible giving through ERW, and it links you back to the main circular economy rewards page where you can explore the overall vision and stay aligned with future updates.
What to keep in mind
Because this concept is still being shaped, there are currently no fixed rules, tiers or guarantees for rewards when giving away items. Any future programme will need to define what counts as an eligible item, how listings and handovers work in the app, and how Eco Reward tokens are granted and tracked, and these details may evolve over time.
The approach is designed for people and organisations in the UAE who want to support circular economy practices by passing on usable items through a free, peer-to-peer exchange. It may not be suitable for those looking for immediate, high-value financial compensation, as the emphasis is on recognition, ERW-based access to other items, and participation in a more sustainable system rather than on direct monetary returns.
As Hiiba refines its circular economy rewards, some item categories, locations or processes may be prioritised or introduced gradually. Availability, eligibility and the exact user journey for giving away items and earning ERW will depend on how the wider rewards framework is rolled out across the circular economy rewards hub and the Hiiba app in the UAE.