Swap clothes with Team Tausch

Tauschen statt verbrennen: swap instead of burning

Team Tausch runs small and large Kleidertausch events across Cologne. An estimated quarter of wardrobe pieces never get worn; locally, thousands of tonnes of still-wearable textiles are incinerated each year. Swapping keeps joy in fashion without the waste.

What happens at a swap

• Bring clean, good-condition clothes you no longer wear; take home something new-to-you.
• Volunteers help with setup, guest welcome, sorting on racks, and (at larger events) a textile repair corner.
• Many evenings end with music and drinks at partner venues such as the Wohngemeinschaft.

Join in

• Drop in as a visitor: dates are on the event calendar.
• Volunteer for a ~4-hour shift (no fixed commitment); cafés and community spaces can host new locations.

Why it matters

Swapping keeps wearable textiles out of incineration and builds neighbourhood joy around fashion without new purchases.

Source & repost

Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Details: Kleidertausch-Events · Kalender · Organiser: Zero Waste Köln e.V.