| SWÄP |
take part in exchange of. give (one thing) and receive something else in exchange.
noun.
an act of exchanging one thing for another.
We Save Mama Earth by
curate experiences that encourage
+ creative recycling
+ a unique ecosystem for us to thrive and care for our planet.
It’s Not Just a Fad, It’s a Wave.
SwapDC is here to connect people, especially those in the DMV, with ways to maintain sustainability.
Our Mother Earth teaches us intimately and relentlessly about the way unique ecosystems function and thrive together.
Our engaging creative recycling events bring awareness to the cost of overconsumption and encourage intentional choices for a better world.
The climate is changing, so why aren’t we?
There is no planet B. ♼
“Sustainability relies on the sustainability practices.”
Join us for Sip & Upcycle
SUNDAY 11/10
Supplies + drink is provided with ticket
Get ready for a creative evening at District Winery! Enjoy a delightful selection of their finest wines while you unleash your inner artist by learning how to repurpose your favorite t-shirt into a stylish, eco-friendly bag with a no-stitch technique!
What to Expect:
Sip on delicious wines
Guided upcycling project to transform a vintge tee into a tote bag
Networking with fellow wine and sustainable craft enthusiasts
10% off Dining with ticket
Tickets: HERE
Bring your friends and your creativity—let’s sip, upcycle, and have some Sunday funday while making a positive impact on the planet!
Guided instructions will begin at 1pm, so please arrive on time.
Please note: You are encouraged to bring your favorite vintage t-shirt to upcylce and other t-shirts will be available.
The Swap Bin is here!!
Collecting your donations all around the city to help reduce textile waste.
We have THREE locations for your donations.
SYCAMORE & OAK 10am-7pm
LEDERER GARDENS hours vary
DREAMING OUT LOUD - FARM AT KELLY MILLER
check out our recap video of our Earth Month Museum Nights at The National Museum for Women in the Arts
Whether or not you are a millennial,a genZ’er, or the generations before, you have the ability to create a future for our future.
Sustainability for our planet is within your reach. We are created to reduce, reuse, recycle all products in an effort to better Mother Earth.
Climate and Restorative Justice is woven into the core of our work uplifting and empowering those who have been historically marginalized and under-resourced on our shared planet.
Our creative events fortify earth-tenders, change-makers and culture bearers + support in the sustainable and impactful distribution of resources to the the community.
We know the caring for our planet will have positive effects on our lives and our future's future.
We know that inspiration generates real change.
Our events bring awareness to environmental literacy while integrating community building. We function as an experience producer, reduce-waste consultant, creative mentorship/educational platform and full-service consultancy serving all ranges of organizations who are creating positive impact. Together we can save our planet while having a good time.
Remember, there is no planet B.
Video about the SwapDC wave.
Hey, I’m Zsameria
I am the creator of SwapDC. My mission is to bring awareness to the consequences of consumerism on our environment and culture.
I hope to creatively promote recycling and cultivate community engagement by way of creative recycling events. I am a DC native known for my unique style approach. Using my eclectic background and years in the business and fashion industry to be the driving force to empower and influence progression in my community.
I am committed to utilizing my skills as both a strategic community influencer and event organizer to secure and host some of the most influential events in the metro area. I will continue to pave the way to create and build environmental literacy.