April 22, 2019 12:21PM ET

Joining UN Climate Charter, The RealReal Strengthens Sustainability Stance

realreal un charter fashion climate change sustainability earth day — A rack of women's clothing is categorized by designer at the headquarters of The RealReal in San Francisco. An explosion of resale online sites from RealReal to Chairish that allows shoppers to easily trade in their gently used top brand handbags, furniture and gadgets for cash is changing the way Americans buy. The ease of reselling their possessions allows consumers to keep refreshing their wardrobes and homes without feeling guilty.

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Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, The RealReal announced on Earth Day that it’s joining the UN Climate Change’s Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, the first resale enterprise to take this step. CEO Julie Wainwright described the move as advancing the secondhand luxury business’s mission to serve as “an agent for change on a global…

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