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While the circular economy is typically thought of in terms of companies optimising operationally, finding ways to reuse and further monetise materials, thus accruing ecological and financial benefits - we are finding it can have a clear, tangible impact on society as well. It’s all interconnected. We explore this intersection with Circular Communities Scotland CEO Michael Cook. 

Join us as we continue to delve into the rapidly evolving world of re-commerce within the fashion industry. With new platforms emerging and existing ones scaling up, it's an exciting yet complex time to explore the intersections of fashion, technology, and circularity.

This time we continued our deep dive into the fascinating realm of re-commerce within the fashion industry - a pivotal driver in championing the circular economy.

Our first exploration is centred on the fascinating world of re-commerce within the fashion industry. As the second-hand market gains momentum, we discuss the vital role of software and technology in giving used clothes a new lease of life. But do these re-commerce platforms truly live up to their eco-friendly reputation?

In our recent webinar "Exploring The Emergence Of Re-commerce In Fashion" we discussed the role of technology, embedding circularity into fashion brands, and many other aspects of a circular fashion industry. If you missed the session or wish to revisit, you can access the recording here.

HappyPorch has been monitoring carbon emissions over the years, continuously refining our tracking methodologies and data collection practices to improve accuracy. Sharing our ongoing journey of improvement highlights our commitment to transparency and acknowledging that we are striving to be better.

At HappyPorch, diversity and inclusivity are core values that enrich our workplace culture. To ensure we're encouraging an environment where every team member feels valued and respected we conduct a regular annual Diversity and Equality Survey.

As HappyPorch is a remote company with people from all around the world we constantly work on improving our engagement within the Team that we hope will result with our Team members’ satisfaction.

In November, the HappyPorch team packed our woolly hats and headed to the Austrian Alps for our second meetup of 2023. Our destination was Brixen im Thale - a ski resort town nestled away in the snowy mountains. The peace and quiet of the off-season made a lovely backdrop for our discussions and quality time together.