How to make selling secondhand clothes on Vinted and eBay more environmentally sustainable
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Patsy Perry
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Summary
The article explores whether selling secondhand clothes on platforms like Vinted and eBay is truly environmentally sustainable. While reselling extends the life of clothing and reduces waste, the article highlights complexities such as packaging waste, shipping emissions, and the risk of overconsumption. It offers practical steps to make reselling greener, including reusing packaging, bundling items, choosing local buyers, and being mindful of one's own shopping habits.
Key quotes
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Most unwanted clothing in Europe is suitable for reuse – many people get rid of clothing because it's gone out of fashion or it doesn't fit, not because it's worn out.
Reselling clothes might seem like a green option, but it is not as simple as it sounds.
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