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Come drop off some gently used clothes and refresh your wardrobe with something new! This is a time honored way to increase the sustainability of your closet and share something with your classmates.
Stop by and hang your items on the racks or place folded items on the tables any time that works for you within the time that the clothing swap is running.
What to bring: Clean clothing in good condition, without stains or (unintentional) tears. Some suggestions are:
Everyday clothing: jeans, sweaters, shirts
Winter accessories: hats, gloves, scarves, etc.
Outerwear
Formal wear: dresses, blazers, ties, dress shirts
Footwear: boots, heels, sneakers, flats
Accessories: bags, belts, sunglasses
FYI: You don't have to bring clothes in order to take items! The clothing swap is all about reducing consumption, so feel free to take items even if you do not bring items. The clothing swap operates more like a 'free store' than a 1-to-1 item swap.
After the swap, any clothing items that meet the requirements will be donated through the ongoing clothing drive. Other items will be donated to local organizations based on their need and ability to accept.
Clothing Swap FAQs
Q: When is the clothing swap?
A: December 4 through December 8
Q: How do I contribute clothing to the swap?
A: Stop by and hang your items on the racks or place folded items on the tables any time that works for you within the time that the clothing swap is running.
Q: What can I bring to the swap?
A: Clean clothing in good condition, without stains or (unintentional) tears. Some suggestions are:
Everyday clothing: jeans, sweaters, shirts
Winter accessories: hats, gloves, scarves, etc.
Outerwear
Formal wear: dresses, blazers, ties, dress shirts
Footwear: boots, heels, sneakers, flats
Accessories: bags, belts, sunglasses
Q: Do I have to bring clothing to take items?
A: No! The clothing swap is all about reducing consumption, so feel free to take items even if you do not bring items.The clothing swap operates more like a 'free store' than a 1-to-1 item swap.
Q: Do I have to be an SOM student to take an item?
A: No! All are welcome to take or give items.
Q: I want to try the clothes on before I take them. What are my options?
A: You are welcome to take the clothes to any of the restrooms or the locker room in the basement of Evans to try them on. You are also welcome to take clothing items home to try them on and bring them back on a later day of the clothing swap if they do not work for you. Just remember to return them by Dec 8th!
Q: What will happen to leftover items?
A: Items will be donated to local organizations based on their need and ability to accept.
Q: Why clothing swap?
A: The goal is to reduce the consumption of new clothes. Clothing production has a large environmental impact. Reusing, recycling, upcycling, or swapping clothing are ways to reduce that impact. A clothing swap represents a great way to reuse and recycle gently used clothes without requiring students to travel to a donation center or thrift store.
Q: What are some tips for donating/consuming responsibly?
A: See educational info sheet (printed)
Q: How can I learn more?
A: See additional events/resources document (QR code)
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Co-hosted with: Retail Club, Sustainability Committee
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