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: 5/24/2026, 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 [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 [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