Making fashion sustainable one Swap at a time
Good vibes, conscious choices, and a simple way to care for the planet
We’re all about creating Conscious Closets and giving preloved clothes a second life by hosting Clothing Swaps for our community. Think a laid-back event, friends you haven’t met yet, and a rack full of treasures looking for a second life. That’s our swap scene.
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How it works
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Donate your BEST 8 - 15 pieces at the drop off point in your area, days prior to the swap
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Earn points for your donations, the better the quality, the more points you get
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Spend your points to take home other preloved treasures from the swap
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Leftover clothes will be donated to local charities, supporting the circular fashion loop
For more info please check our FAQ.
SLOW FASHION IS MORE THAN CLOTHES
– IT’S COMMUNITY
Community Love
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Anna
"I am fullfilling my needs in more concious way which is swapping and really I am a huge fan of it!"
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Pri
"It’s such a fun way to experiment with looks I might never try if I were buying instead of swapping."
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Aurelie
“I get to refresh my wardrobe guilt free while meeting like-minded women!"
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Aliette
"I always find a few gems thanks to the wide variety of the selection."
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Jess
"Taking part has not only refreshed my closet in the most fun way, but also encouraged me to make my whole lifestyle more sustainable."
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Zoë
"I'm being more eccentric with my choices and these pieces have ended up being my favorite pieces in my wardrobe so far."
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Kenzy
"I’ve made amazing finds at these swaps both in friendship and in fashion."
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Rosey
"What’s especially important to me is that by exchanging clothes we act sustainably and do something good for the environment."
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Alina
"My whole wardrobe has transformed, letting me experiment with new styles while staying sustainable."
Hey sweet swapper!
Meet Mar, the Heart Behind The Green Coletivo
My love for swapping started in the best place possible — my sisters’ closets.
Hey, I’m Mar ~ a longtime lover of community, conscious living, and slow fashion. Having 3 sisters growing up and always closets to go into, was something I got so excited about! To wear outfits that were previously owned and loved by my sisters!
The Green Coletivo was born from that idea: To create a Circular Closet ~ a community where people come together to share clothes, good times and meaningful connections. It’s not just about what you wear ~ it’s about who you share it with.
Our events wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers and they remind us that community is at the core of everything we do.
Now more than ever, we need to shop in ways that care for our planet. And because we believe in full circularity, all theleftover clothing from our events goes to local charities, ensuring every piece gets a chance to be loved again.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Donate your 8 - 15 BEST pieces days prior to the event. Your donations will be going through a quality check and you will earn points. With those points you can swap at the event and take other preloved pieces home with you.
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No need to sign up, just your donations in a bag including a note with your first & last name it - will do!
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We keep all our communication central in our Whatsapp Groups - we update the group descriptions and share all important details and updates in there.
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We want your BEST pieces ~ men + women’s clothing!
Anything you are bored of wearing, have grown out of (physically or mentally) or items you’re just no longer in love with. Whether it's something that no longer feels like 'you' or a piece that's been sitting in your closet untouched for ages — that’s the GOOD stuff we want to have in the Swap Shop. Make sure it’s washed, in excellent and wearable condition. -
Please don’t bring anything which you wouldn’t feel comfortable to wear yourself or really you know needs to just be recycled. No stains/ broken zippers/ holes/ smelly items, or clothes that are too worn out. Also we don’t accept:
Underwear (unless new & price tags)
Socks (unless new & price tags)
Worn out shoes (no stains, holes, worn soles, or heavy scuffing)
Children’s clothing
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We check that all items are clean, washed, free from rips, holes, broken zippers, and are still in good condition. Pieces made from natural materials like silk, linen, and cotton earn more points than those made from polyester or synthetic fabrics.
We also consider the brand — items from fast fashion labels earn fewer points than those from higher-quality or sustainable brands. -
Each item can earn between 1 and 10 points. Lower-point items typically have lower quality, are made from less natural materials, or are not in great condition.
Higher-point pieces are usually in excellent condition, made from quality materials, and come from non-fast fashion brands. -
Since circularity is one of our core values, we make sure that every clothing piece still has a purpose and will be reused. The clothes that are leftover after the event will be donated to charities that we partner with: Humana, Lisbon Project and Farol. These charities donate the clothes to families in need in their area. Making sure that every piece gets the chance to be loved again.
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If you spend more points at the event than you've earned through your donations, you can simply purchase the additional points you need. The cost is €1 per point.
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Leftover points can not be carried over—they’re only valid for the swap event you registered for and will expire after it ends.
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Points are not to be shared with others, only to be used by the swapper who donated the clothes.
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Yes it’s a free event for everyone to join, even if people didn’t donate clothes and you want to bring your sister/ mom/ boyfriend etc, they are happy to come as well. They would only need to buy their points if they want to take a preloved piece home.
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