Why Durable Goods Hold Value Longer Than Disposable Ones
Residual usefulness, not physical durability, drives what buyers will pay.
Dominic Osei-Bonsu
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Circular Commerce
6 stories in Circular Commerce.
The Environmental Cost of Packaging in Peer-to-Peer Resale
Resale saves emissions, but unregulated shipping waste and rebound buying erode the gain.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway
Carbon Footprint of New vs Secondhand Goods
Most of a product's emissions come before sale, so secondhand cuts them.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway
Recommerce as a Corporate Sustainability Strategy
Turning returns into resale revenue beats landfill costs and tightening regulation.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway
How Long Consumer Electronics Last Before Landfill
Most phones end up in drawers before they actually break.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway
Fast Fashion's Resale Economy
Secondhand fashion now outpaces fast fashion growth, turning your closet into cash.
Marguerite Tran-Holloway