Trade in your used clothes
Instead of sending items to landfill when you stop using them, buy-back schemes allow you to return clothing to the company and receive a credit for new clothing in return.
The average garment gets 5 wears before its discarded.
SourceBenefits
- Reduces fashion waste and increases resource use
- You receive credit back to use on future purchases
Challenges
- Not all items returned will be able to resold or recycled
- Requires quality control to ensure items aren't damaged
Making a difference
Keeping clothes in use for an extra 9 months can reduce carbon, water and waste footprints by 20-30%.