Clothing Swap to Save the Drops!

Clothing Swaps Save the Drops—Join us for a sustainable fashion event!
Did you know it takes over 2,000 gallons of water to produce just one pair of jeans? Fast fashion has a major impact on our planet, especially our water resources. Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for a Clothing Swap that helps you reduce your water footprint while refreshing your wardrobe.

Bring your clean, gently used clothing items to trade with others in the community. It’s a fun, eco-friendly way to save money, reduce waste, and conserve one of our most precious resources—water.

How it works:

• Bring your freshly washed, used clothing items to participate
• Drop them off at the front counter to be sorted
• "Shop" for new-to-you pieces brought by others
• Learn about the environmental impact of fast fashion and how to make more sustainable choices

Benefits:

• Reduce your water footprint and environmental impact
• Extend the life of your clothes and keep textiles out of landfills
• Discover sustainable fashion tips from UF/IFAS educators
• Connect with your community around shared environmental goals

DATE & TIME:
9/13/2026, 2-4 p.m.

Clothes drop off beginning at 1 p.m.

LOCATION:
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Office
Twin Lakes Park, 6600 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34241

EVENT COORDINATOR: Valeria Yon, water resources program assistant, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

For questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu.

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances. Similar events are often offered on future dates.

Type: Community Event
Topic: Sustainability, Water Conservation
Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County