Loopers was started in 2021 as a second hand clothes resale platform to encourage consumers to consider the second hand option in order to extend the life cycle of existing clothing and accelerate circularity and sustainable consumption.
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12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
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Consumers who have fast changing wardrobes and are constantly in search of outfits to match their latest looks. They are receptive to second hand apparel as long as they are in good condition, clean and matches their fashion taste.
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Select and purchase clothing curated by the platform |
Thrifting partly displaces the need for new clothing and lessen the demand for new production and use of virgin material
Buyers purchase second hand instead of brand new apparel Buyers become more aware of how their fashion habits contribute to climate change and are motivated to consider second hand clothing when they shop in future |
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Be informed of the impact created through their purchase |
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Sellers |
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Those who have excessive clothing items either because they only needed the clothing once or a few times for very specific occasions, they can no longer fit into the clothing or the style no longer match the latest trends. Yet the clothing items are mostly still in good conditions and would still be valuable if passed on rather than disposed as waste.
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Sells own clothing items by consigning them with Loopers, who will support photo-shooting, posting on the platform and delivery to buyers |
Clothing is utilized more efficiently through resale, reversing the "throw-away" culture and diverting wastes from landfills
Sellers able to sell and create new value to their clothing items |
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