All About Second-Hand

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Second-hand refers to all products — clothing, household linen and footwear that, after a first use, are acquired by a new owner for the same purpose as originally intended.
In other words, second-hand helps extend the lifespan of textiles and footwear, and delay the moment when they become waste.
As a collection, sorting or second-hand operator, you are an essential link in this value chain.

Second-Hand in Figures in 2024

Second-hand is a rapidly growing market!

7.3 items purchased

second-hand per person in France

More than 1/3 of people in France

have already bought second-hand products

31%

of second-hand buyers try to replace new products with second-hand products as much as possible

58,6%

of collected and sorted textiles and footwear were deemed suitable for reuse in 2024

Let’s Prioritize Second-Hand

Second-hand is the first lever to prioritize in order to reduce waste and extend product use.
Peer-to-peer resale, brand take-back schemes, thrift shops, charity shops and digital platforms… Second-hand channels are multiplying and making more responsible consumption easier to access.

In 2024, 58.6% of collected and sorted textiles and footwear were deemed suitable for second-hand use, a figure that highlights the considerable potential for reuse within the industry.

Why Develop Second-Hand?

Environmental Impact

  • Reducing textile waste
  • Reducing the carbon footprint of the textile sector
  • Preserving natural resources

Economic Impact

  • Creating local, non-relocatable jobs
  • Developing a growing industry with strong future potential
  • Creating new revenue opportunities

Social Impact

  • Developing the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)
  • Supporting professional integration

What Is the Objective?

To reach 120,000 tonnes reused and reutilised from 2024, including 15% within 1,500 km of the collection point by 2027.

In Practical Terms, What Does Refashion Offer?

Reuse and Reutilisation Fund

Pour les acteurs de l'Economie Sociale et Solidaire (ESS)

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Financing of Complementary Actions

Calls for projects to develop second-hand for all eligible stakeholders in the industry.

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