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By embracing sustainability, retailers aim to meet consumer demand for eco-friendly products, foster community engagement, and create a more resilient and equitable future for both people and the planet.

Retail

Clothing Shop

Clothing Waste

  • Design clothing for durability and longevity

  • Reduce overproduction

    • ​Saves money on production costs

  • Use biodegradable materials

Hanging Brass Lamps

Emissions Through Transportation

  • Use railroads or intermodal transportation to consolidate shipments

    • ​Potentially lower transportation/gas bills

  • Electric or natural gas powered vehicles for transportation

Watering Plants

Water Waste

  • Select fabrics such as cotton or hemp that require less water to produce

    • ​Improves brand identity and appeals to sustainable consumers

  • Recycle and reuse water by capturing wastewater

  • Implement dying techniques that are less water-intensive

Plastic Bag in Ocean

Ocean contamination

  • Avoid use of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic that may end up in the ocean as microplastics

    • ​Improves brand identity and appeals to sustainable consumers

  • Avoid using chemicals in maintenance processes that may runoff into waterways

Retail Checkout Counter

Unsustainable Checkout Practices

  • Electronic bills

    • Saves paper

    • Having access to customer emails may help promote brand

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