Earth911 Podcast: As Buying Used Rises, eBay Invests for Sustainability
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The transition to more sustainable shopping is underway, and we’re pleased to welcome eBay’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Renee Morin, to discuss what the Ecommerce giant is doing to make the...
show moreWe learned on a recent show that 39% of respondents to the EPAM Consumers Unpacked survey in the U.S., U.K. and Germany said they are planning to buy used items to reduce their environmental impact. That signals a shift is underway as people look to lower their impact on the planet. eBay also recently concluded a “recommerce” survey that found a rising tide of sustainability priorities among shoppers. 80% of Gen Zers reported buying used in the last year and sustainability is becoming a driver of eBay purchases and selling. 26% of women, 15% of men and 23% of Millennials say that environmental responsibility is their primary reason for selling on eBay. And 94% of those sustainability-minded respondents say they buy and sell used specifically to reduce the amount of waste they produce. You can learn more about eBay's sustainability efforts at https://www.ebayinc.com/
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Author | Mitch Ratcliffe |
Organization | Earth911.com |
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