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Roosevelt poses with shoes as he earns a living through the reuse economy.

What is the Reuse Economy? And Why it Matters

I’d like to tell you about Roosevelt, who lives in the Caribbean. To earn a living, he sold candy to feed his eight kids, but he didn’t earn enough. So, one day, his brother suggested that he sell shoes. That suggestion changed his life, and with a steady income, he was able to provide for... READ MORE
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Concept of a circular economy with hands holding a circular symbol.

Understanding the Circular Economy and Corporate Manipulation

The Netflix documentary Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy remains an unsettling film about the power of corporations that explores the impact of consumerism on our purchasing habits. Every day, corporations manipulate us into believing that we’re missing out on the latest trends, but we can resolve this by buying more and more. Fast fashion is... READ MORE
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Why Fast Fashion Fails in Developing Nations

I’ve traveled regularly to and from Costa Rica, and during that time, I’ve worked on a book about fast fashion and the reuse economy. We have a significant global waste problem that is killing the planet and adversely affecting living beings. What if I told you that between 100 to 150 billion pieces of clothing... READ MORE

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