Green Techpreneur
From Landfill to Luxury: Patagonia's Worn Wear Program takes back used clothing and remakes them into new products. This keeps garments out of landfills reducing the need for new materials.
The Sharing Economy: Rent the Runway's Disruptive Model allows members to borrow designer outfits for special occasions. This extends the lifespan of garments and reduces textile waste.
Rethinking Packaging: Loop's Reusable Containers partners with brands like Unilever and P&G to deliver products in durable, reusable containers. This eliminates single-use packaging waste.
Upcycling Magic: Freitag's Bags from Truck Tarps Freitag transforms used truck tarps into stylish and functional bags, giving discarded materials a new life and reducing reliance on virgin resources.
Collaborative Repair: The Restart Project's Fix Cafes organizes events where people can get their broken electronics repaired by volunteers or learn how to fix them themselves.
Biomimicry in Action: Interface's Carpet Tiles Made from Fishing Nets preventing ocean pollution and giving discarded materials a valuable second life.
Food Waste Not, Food Waste Transformation: Too Good To Go's App connects restaurants with consumers willing to buy surplus food which reduces food waste and delicious meals more accessible.