adidas has started a buy-back program for clothing in the United Kingdom. In order to launch the buy-back program, adidas collaborated with a London startup, named Stuffstr. adidas previously launched similar programs in Brazil and Canada. Additionally, adidas has made other sustainability moves this year, notably, the brand launched its FUTURECRAFT.LOOP shoes, as well as a collection of eco-friendly activewear.
The program allows anyone to return adidas clothing that was purchased in the past year, irrespective of the condition of the clothing. After returns have been made, Stuffstr will then make repairs to the clothing and resell what it can. Items that are unable to be resold will be reduced down to their original form and reused.
Clothing Repurposing Projects
adidas is Launching a Buy-Back Program for Its Customers in the UK
Trend Themes
1. Clothing Buy-back Programs - Other apparel companies may follow suit and launch their own buy-back programs to improve sustainability efforts.
2. Circular Fashion Economy - Brands may start to explore circular business models, where products are designed to be reused and repurposed, not just discarded.
3. Sustainable Activewear Collections - Apparel companies may launch more eco-friendly activewear collections to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion industry as a whole may implement similar sustainability initiatives, such as buy-back programs, to reduce their environmental impact.
2. Startup and Entrepreneurship - Startups focused on sustainability and circular business models may see an increase in investment and interest as more companies look to improve their sustainability efforts.
3. Retail - Retailers may need to adapt to this new era of sustainability by incorporating more eco-friendly products and practices into their operations.