Making fashion sustainable

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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

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Community Love

  • Anna

    "I am fullfilling my needs in more concious way which is swapping and really I am a huge fan of it!"

  • Pri

    "It’s such a fun way to experiment with looks I might never try if I were buying instead of swapping."

  • Aurelie

    “I get to refresh my wardrobe guilt free while meeting like-minded women!"

  • Aliette

    "I always find a few gems thanks to the wide variety of the selection."

  • 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."

  • Zoë

    "I'm being more eccentric with my choices and these pieces have ended up being my favorite pieces in my wardrobe so far."

  • Kenzy

    "I’ve made amazing finds at these swaps both in friendship and in fashion."

  • Rosey

    "What’s especially important to me is that by exchanging clothes we act sustainably and do something good for the environment."

  • Alina

    "My whole wardrobe has transformed, letting me experiment with new styles while staying sustainable."

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. That childhood joy of sharing clothes inspired The Green Coletivo: a Circular Closet built on connection, not consumption.

It started with people coming together to not only exchange clothes, but also meaningful connections. What began as simple swaps grew into something bigger — a space powered by community, supported by incredible volunteers and charity partners, and rooted in the belief that nothing should go to waste.

From there, the journey continues through The Green Boutique — a curated collection of almost-new clothing sourced directly from our own community. Here, we carefully select high-quality pieces and sell them at events, markets & pop-ups around Portugal.

From swaps to boutique, it’s all part of one circular system.

My mission: to build a community around fashion that cares — and make sure nothing goes to waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Donate your 8 - 15 BEST pieces days prior to the event at the designated drop off point. 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.

  • No need to sign up, just your donations in a bag including a note with your first & last name it - will do!

  • We keep all our communication central in our Whatsapp Groups - we update the group descriptions regularly and share all important details and updates in there.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Leftover points can not be carried over—they’re only valid for the swap event you registered for and will expire after it ends.

  • Points are not to be shared with others, only to be used by the swapper who donated the clothes.

  • Yes. We ask for a €5 contribution fee if you take home a pre-loved item and have actively participated in the swap.

    This helps cover the costs of running the event. If this is a barrier for you, please reach out, community care matters to us.

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Introducing

You have pieces in your closet that are too special to swap, but you’re over the hassle of selling online?

We got you!

No photos, no listings, no shipping. Just drop off your clothes and we'll handle the rest.

We curate secondhand pieces from our community to create Conscious Closets. A place where style and sustainability go hand in hand.

Whether you're looking for unique finds or have beautiful pieces you no longer wear, we're the place to buy AND sell.

We'll take care of the selection, pricing, and selling.

Once your piece finds a new closet to shine in, you earn money!

Select your GEMS, not your ‘meh’ as we only pick the gorgeous, high quality items. Think of brands like: GAP, Levi's, Adidas, COS, Guess, Lee etc.

Bring only a MAX. of 8 items per drop off. Only seasonal clothing is accepted! We love pieces made from natural, quality fabrics like silk, cotton, wool, and linen.

Make sure that your items are washed, ironed, like-new, and ready to sell.

Put them in a bag and include a note inside with: your name/ phone number/ email

Drop them off in Ericeira at The Organic Way during opening hours.

We review your items within 2 weeks.

Selected pieces are displayed for 10 weeks in The Green Boutique, featured at events & markets across Portugal.

We set the price and you earn 40% when they sell.

Unsold items can be picked up again at The Organic Way.

For more info please check our FAQ.

Fresh & Clean

Only items that are spotless, odor-free, new-like and ready to wear.

Stylish

Bring your like-new favorites! We focus on current, fashionable pieces: so no outdated items. 

Perfect Condition

Missing buttons, broken zippers, or loose seams? We can’t accept them. Make sure your items are in top condition to increase acceptance and honor their value.

  • 1. Select your BEST pieces. Make sure they are washed, ironed, like-new, and ready to sell.
    2. Put them in a bag incl a note with your name/ number/ email and drop them at The Organic Way.
    3. After you receive a Consignment Document via whatsapp for you to agree.
    4. Your items are assessed within 2 weeks
    5. Selected pieces are displayed in The Green Boutique for 10 weeks and featured at events, markets & pop-ups around PT
    6. We set the price and you earn 40% of the profit when your item sells

  • We are only looking for your BEST pieces that are high quality, materials, brands. The ones too special to swap, yet too valuable to just give away.

    Just like you, everyone is looking for items in PERFECT condition, which is why it’s essential that everything you offer meets these high standards. Please ensure buttons are secure, zippers work properly, and there are no signs of damage.

    We only accept pieces that are current, well-maintained, washed, freshly ironed, and ready to wear.

  • Bring your items in a solid + steady bag (no boxes, suitcases, crates, or hangers) to The Organic Way in Ericeira. Place your name/ phone number / email and total items on a note inside the bag so we can contact you. Drop-offs are welcome anytime during opening hours.

  • Please only bring items that are in excellent condition, new or like-new. No stains/ broken zippers/ holes/ smelly items, or clothes that are too worn out. Also we don’t accept: lingerie, swim wear, pyjamas, socks, tights, maternity wear, kids clothes, wedding dresses.

  • If your item is being sold, you will receive the payment within 2 weeks on your bank account/ MBway or Revolut. If your clothes haven’t sold, you’re welcome to pick them up again at The Organic Way - or if you prefer- you can choose to donate them to support our partner charities in Portugal.

    ! Please note: items that are not accepted for sale/ or have not been sold, must be collected within 14 days after our notification message. If they’re not picked up, we’ll kindly donate them to charity so they can find a new purpose.

  • We set the prices on them, taking into account supply, demand, current trends, and the condition of the item. If you’d like to discuss the price of a specific item, you’re welcome to, we can work it out together but be aware that items priced too high often do not sell, since they are second-hand.

  • Yes, items can be returned within 7 days to The Organic Way in Ericeira as long as the price tag is still attached. You can choose another item or receive a voucher for the full purchase amount.

  • When you bring in your items, you can choose to have unsold clothing returned or donate it to charity. You have 2 weeks after receiving our notification to pick up your items at The Organic Way. If they aren’t collected in time, we’re happy to donate them to one of our partner charities in Portugal.

    We’re proud to collaborate with amazing projects that make a real difference, so your unsold items can help create a positive impact.