The Environmental Cost of Packaging in Peer-to-Peer Resale
Resale's environmental benefits shrink under the weight of packaging waste and consumer behavior.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway
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Marguerite Tran-Holloway
Marguerite Tran-Holloway writes at the intersection of sustainability policy and consumer behavior, having previously reported on waste streams and extended producer responsibility for an environmental affairs outlet. Her work at Secondary Market focuses on how secondhand commerce fits into broader efforts to reduce consumption and close material loops.
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Carbon Footprint of New vs Secondhand Goods
Buying used cuts manufacturing emissions, but the math is messier than advocates claim.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway
Recommerce as a Corporate Sustainability Strategy
Retailers are turning returned goods into a billion-dollar revenue stream instead of landfill waste.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway
How Long Consumer Electronics Last Before Landfill
Most phones end up in drawers within two years, worth far less than owners think.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway
Fast Fashion's Resale Economy
Secondhand clothing now outpaces fast fashion's own growth as buyers chase deals and sustainability.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway