Conscious Style Podcast
Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo
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89) Will Return Fees Reduce Overconsumption?
Fashion's returns are a massive waste and emissions issue. In addition to the extra shipping and wastage, generous free returns policies from brands and retailers have also helped fuel the trend of buying clothes to wear once before returning them. However, the days of these free return policies may be coming to an end. Zara, Boohoo, Uniqlo, and Next have all recently announced return fees. These brands are likely making the decision to implement return fees for financial reasons, but what are the implications for sustainability?
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