Research & Resources
Our work is grounded in research. Below are the key studies and findings that inform our approach to community-led clothing exchange and sustainable fashion.
6 studies & resources
Knowledge Centre
Laitala, K. & Klepp, I.G. — International Journal of Consumer Studies, 2011
Extending the use period of clothing is among the most effective strategies for reducing the environmental impact of fashion consumption — more effective than recycling or material substitution alone.
ResearchEllen MacArthur Foundation, 2017
The global fashion industry produces 53 million tonnes of fibre annually; less than 1% is recycled into new clothing. A circular model built on community reuse is among the most viable alternatives.
ResearchU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2020
In 2018, Americans generated 17 million tons of textile waste. Only 14.7% was recycled or donated — the rest went to landfill or incineration.
ResearchOf the 250 largest fashion brands assessed, only 6% disclosed their suppliers' wages. Consumer-facing transparency remains critically low across the industry.
ResearchRepair Café Foundation — International Impact Report, 2023
With over 2,500 Repair Cafés active in 35+ countries, the global repair movement demonstrates that skill-sharing and community cohesion are inseparable from sustainable consumption.
ResearchExtending the active life of a garment by just nine months reduces its carbon, water, and waste footprint by 20–30%.
"Extending the active life of a garment by just nine months reduces its carbon, water, and waste footprint by 20–30%."
WRAP UK — Valuing Our Clothes, 2017
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