Posted:
2021-01-15 00:08:42
Original link:
https://insideretail.com.au/business/how-queen-of-raw-is-fighting-landfill-one-bolt-of-fabric-at-a-time-202101
Landfill is not just an environmental issue, but a major problem for a business’ bottom line, says Stephanie Benedetto, co-founder of Queen of Raw, an online marketplace selling unused textiles. “Every single year, $120 billion worth of unused textiles just sits in warehouses, collecting dust or being burned or sent to landfill. This can represent up to 15 per cent of a business’ bottom line in just one year. At that volume, waste isn’t just environmentally irresponsible, it