Our Commitment to Sustainability

vintage is the future. 

Our mission is to incorporate sustainability practices alongside searching for the best vintage pieces around the globe. Read to learn more about what we are doing to make a difference in the fashion industry and to better the planet. 

we're carbon neutral! 

E-commerce deliveries have a carbon footprint. That's why we are partnering with Planet to remove carbon from the air.  

We work to remove the carbon dioxide emissions from packages that we ship by using recycled packaging, by using carbon-neutral shipping options and by supporting initiatives that contribute to carbon offset or removal.

 

Together, we have…

* Removed more than thousands of tons of carbon from the atmosphere
* Provided carbon-neutral shipping for more than thousands of orders

    Here's how it works: For every order we receive, a formula is used to calculate the estimated shipping emissions. Based on those estimates, a portion of our revenue goes to carbon removal companies that have been vetted by scientists from Carbon Direct. Those companies use that money to remove however much carbon our shipments created. Any extra funds go toward the further development of carbon removal technologies.
     
     

    Our Partnership with Ocean Co.

    We've partnered with Ocean Co to help keep our ocean clean and protect it from plastic pollution.
    1 purchase with us saves 100 single use plastic from entering our oceans.
    Ocean Co. works with plastic collectors around the world to collect plastic in rivers and coastal waterways before it enters the ocean. Ocean Co. has collectively removed 9,301,900 KG of plastic from entering the ocean.
     
    Together, we can stop plastic from reaching the ocean. Click here to learn more.
     
     

    All our orders are shipped carbon neutral. What does this mean?

     

    Carbon neutral shipping includes all shipping procedures and strategies to diminish a company's carbon footprint. By being carbon-neutral, we utilize shipping materials that are eco-friendly and sustainable.

    When shipping carriers transport goods between locations, the transportation methods release greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. 
     

    For example, if a truck or a plane that delivers your shipment releases 1 kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, then we ensure that 1kg of CO2 is sucked from the atmosphere and stored away by investing in carbon offsetting projects in order to compensate for the emissions created for the shipping of the package. From planting trees and restoring the forest, to using organic material to create renewal energy and store carbon.

    We are committed to investing in sustainability initiatives and practices to counteract the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

     
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    If you are interested in learning more about the impact of the fast fashion industry on the planet, here are a few of our favorite resources:
     
    EARTH.ORG | UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM | CONDE NAST