Bring you own...bag! BYOB makes its way into fashion

BYOB concept is a great way to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability. BYOB, from Bring Your Own Bottle to Bring Your Own Bag We are sure you have already heard about BYOB, Bring Your Own Bottle. This acronym refers to parties or restaurants and other business asking customers to bring their own alcoholics,...
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What are the science-based targets for fashion to combat climate change?

In the fight against climate change, science-based targets are the benchmark for companies and organisations Climate change is an urgent issue. Consumers, governments, and even companies are increasingly aware of the need to do something about it. That is why many businesses are investing in ESG commitments, or environmental, social, and governance practices. There...
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7 challenges of the sharing economy (and how fashion can handle them)

The sharing economy is bringing great changes to all industries, including fashion A lot has been said about the sharing economy in recent years, lauded as a way to make use of idle resources and make money by connecting people who need something with those who have it.It's no secret that it has been...
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The role of secondary raw materials in fashion

Secondary raw materials are an incredible resource for fashion brands interested in sustainability In a world where the fashion industry is constantly under pressure to be more sustainable, secondary raw materials are becoming an increasingly important part of the equation. What are SRMs? And what benefits do they bring to fashion companies? Secondary Raw...
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Discovering the most popular reselling platforms

Reselling platforms are the digital frontier of circular economy There are a few different ways to resell clothes. People can go to thrift stores and organise a yard sale, but online reselling platforms are way more interesting.  Despite having been around for a while, the popularity of reselling platforms is constantly increasing thanks to...
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Recommerce, the new sustainable shopping trend

Recommerce, a new trend in sustainable shopping, is quickly gaining popularity With two-thirds of consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products, it is no wonder why the most attentive companies are making efforts towards sustainability, supporting environmental causes and modifying production processes. Recommerce is one of the best examples of a new circular economy action, and...
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All the benefits of fashion rental

Renting fashion is an exciting opportunity for both consumers and brands The fashion industry is a multibillion-dollar business, and it keeps growing each year. However, the traditional way of consuming fashion has some drawbacks: it's expensive, it has a heavy environmental impact, and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest trends....
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All the opportunities behind reselling

Reselling is great for customers, companies and even for the planet Consumers across all generations are willing to spend more for sustainable products. It doesn't matter if they are new products or second-hand ones. In this context reselling used items is becoming a more and more interesting opportunity. The great thing is that this...
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Take-back schemes: 7 brands that collect and recycle their own products

Take-back schemes are very effective in accelerating fashion's transition to a circular economy At the moment less than 1% of all garments are recycled, while the rest is incinerated or landfilled. In order to improve sustainability, new EU directives aim to move fashion towards a new circular economy, where products and materials are kept in...
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