How Does Second-Hand Shopping Help the Environment? A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s consumer-driven society, every purchase we make has a significant impact on our planet. The more we consume and the more resources we use, the more waste we generate. But what if we could mitigate our impact and contribute to saving the planet through a simple action like buying second-hand instead of new? In […]
Faircado: your sustainable shopping assistant – a real alternative to Amazon?
The second-hand market is booming. However, it is no longer so easy to keep track of all the sustainable online offers. So how about a smart browser extension to help with that?
Repairing and Upcycling Leather Goods: 5 Creative Ways to Extend the Lifespan of Your Beloved Items
Do you have a favorite leather handbag or pair of shoes that have seen better days? Don’t toss them out just yet! With a little creativity and some simple repairs, you can give your leather goods a new lease on life and reduce your environmental impact. Repairing and upcycling leather goods not only saves money, […]
Mastering the Art of Second-Hand Furniture Shopping: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Home Furnishings on a Budget
Are you interested in eco-friendly home furnishings? Maybe you’re on a tight budget and would like to make some savings as well. Look nowhere else! It’s best to look for second-hand furniture when shopping. We’ll show you how to shop for used furniture like an expert in this article. 1. Plan ahead It’s […]
The Future of Shopping: Will Second-Hand Become More Popular in the Future?
Second-hand shopping has been experiencing massive growth in the past couple of years. But what are the reasons behind that growth? Thanks to the rise of the re-commerce industry, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as increased environmental awareness, second-hand shopping is becoming more popular by the day, especially among the younger generation. […]
The Environmental Cost of Online Shopping
E-commerce has drastically revolutionized the way people browse and shop, especially after the pandemic. Consumers are one click away from getting what they want, shipped directly to their doorstep. Shopping for items conveniently from any device at any moment has increased online shopping. Nowadays, e-commerce has grown to be much more than just a platform […]
How to Host a Successful Clothing Swap Party
16 kilos of clothing per person: according to WWF, this is not the number of clothes that Europeans or Americans own on average, but the amount they buy each year, in the form of pants, jackets, dresses, and shoes in addition to what they already own in their closets. Some of these clothes will hardly […]
Why Coconut Oil for Hair is a Must-Try: 3 Effective Ways to Nourish Your Locks
Those who want to nourish their hair naturally and sustainably have long turned to coconut oil as a go-to product. It makes sense that coconut oil for hair has been used for generations as a natural moisturizer and conditioner. Our mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers have been using it for centuries for its vitamins, minerals, and […]
Tips for Buying Sustainable Footwear: Can Shoes Be Sustainable at All?
Can footwear be sustainable at all? Nowadays, new sneakers drop every week and so is landfill waste. Promoting newness and massive consumption over circular and sustainable business models leads to a climate disaster. According to the Department of the Interior, every year in the US, people throw away over 300 million pairs of shoes, 95% […]
Evoléna de Wilde d’Estmael: “We want to make the re-commerce bigger than the e-commerce”
After winning the award of the Kultur- und Kreativpilot*innen the two founders of faircado look optimistic into the future. Their platform, a browser extension for second-hand products, steps into a booming market. We talked with Evoléna de Wilde d’Estmael about her vision of a second-hand revolution.