Recycle used swim equipment for the benefit of the less fortunate and the environment

HydroLoop is a non-profit organization dedicated to recycling and redistributing used swim equipment to support the less fortunate and promote swimming activities. Our mission is to reduce waste in the Atlanta area while increasing access to swimming gear for individuals and organizations in need. By partnering with swim clubs, recreational centers, and swim teams, HydroLoop aims to create a sustainable cycle of donation and reuse within the swimming community.

My name is Maia Alston, and I’m a high school competitive swimmer who created HydroLoop to recycle used swim equipment to benefit the less fortunate and the environment. I wanted to create a solution that not only addressed the issue of waste but also provided access to swimming gear for individuals who may not have the means to afford it. With determination and a deep-seated passion for swimming and environmental conservation, I embarked on a journey to turn this vision into reality.

HydroLoop is not just about recycling swim equipment; it's about fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment within the swimming community. It's about allowing kids to pursue their passion for swimming, regardless of their circumstances. It's about creating a ripple effect of change that extends far beyond the confines of the pool.

Through our ambassador program, we engage with fellow swimming enthusiasts who share our commitment to making a positive impact, ensuring that HydroLoop's legacy lives on even after I graduate and leave for college.

What can you do to help?

Help HydroLoop collect used swim equipment from local swim clubs.
Donate new goggles, fins, and swim bags for some lucky swim teams and rec centers.
Establish partnerships with recreational centers in your area and swim teams to collect and redistribute donations.
Promote environmental sustainability by encouraging recycling within the swimming community.
Recruit ambassadors from other swim clubs.

What we do!

Collection of used and new swim equipment from swim clubs and rec centers.
Sorting, cleaning, and refurbishing of used donated items.
Distribution of equipment to nominated recreational centers swim teams, and individuals.
Grow the Ambassador Program to engage with swim clubs and help promote donation efforts.
Inspire younger, future swimmers. 💙

Maia Alston

FOUNDER
“I started swimming when I was 8 and have loved it ever since! I hope to inspire other kids to start swimming”
Lily Osborne

AMBASSADOR
Lily Sears

AMBASSADOR