Study: Second-hand and clothes repair services are denting fast fashion sales

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Report details how the popularity of second-hand platforms is impacting new clothing sales and helping fashion sector curb emissions

The popularity of second-hand clothing platforms such as Depop, Vinted, and eBay is impacting new sales of 'fast fashion', with every five items bought second-hand online stopping three new items being...

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