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Going Circular / Decarbonisation Path

27 September 2023

2 minutes

By 2040, resale initiatives have the potential to lower annual carbon emissions for these brands by 15–16%.

Resale Can Help Brands Reduce Need for New Production by 35%, Claims Report

A groundbreaking study reveals how circular models are critical for brands to reduce their emissions when combined with upstream supply chain interventions.

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Staff Writer

SecondHand / Marketplace

6 April 2023

3 minutes

A ThredUp distribution centre. The research reveals new insights about key factors driving market growth; consumer shopping behaviour amid economic uncertainty and inflation, including younger generations' attitudes towards resale; and why retailers are adopting resale at an accelerated rate.

US Consumers Continue to Embrace Secondhand Amid Economic Uncertainty, Finds New ThredUp Survey

Online resale is the fastest-growing sector in the US with the secondhand market expected to grow 21% annually on average over the next 5 years, reaching $38 billion by 2027, says new research.

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Staff Writer

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