Survey: Interest in second hand shopping and repairs on the rise, but barriers remain
Majority of UK, US, and German consumers are aware repair and second hand products offer savings, but many are still buying new, Klarna poll finds
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Majority of UK, US, and German consumers are aware repair and second hand products offer savings, but many are still buying new, Klarna poll finds
Circular economy principles are not just influencing companies’ manufacturing processes – they’re working their way into corporate reporting habits, too.
Close Authorship Despite how turbulent 2020 turned out to be, circular pioneers did not waver in their ambitions. Inter IKEA Group completed over 9,500 circular assessments of their products and used 98 percent sustainably sourced wood. Microsoft (automatic PDF download) found that its Surface products and packaging performed between 22 to 25 percent according to the WBCSD’s Circular Transition Indicators (CTI). The interest in, engagement with and implementation of circular metrics in business is quickly gaining speed, as calls for transparency and data-driven action increase in response t...