Japan’s FamilyMart gives old clothes new lease of life to reduce textile waste

Select FamilyMart convenience stores in Japan have installed boxes to collect used clothing and household goods for reuse, joining similar initiatives taken by retailers, as a step to reduce waste and attract more customers. In a trial launched jointly with Bookoff Group Holdings, which buys and sells used goods, boxes were installed in around 30 FamilyMart stores in residential areas of Tokyo. Bookoff plans to sell some of the collected items overseas, including to Malaysia. FamilyMart said...

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FamilyMart stores in Japan collect used clothing, goods to reduce waste - The Straits Times

FamilyMart stores in Japan collect used clothing, goods to reduce waste  The Straits Times

FamilyMart stores start collecting used clothing, goods to reduce waste - 毎日新聞

FamilyMart stores start collecting used clothing, goods to reduce waste  毎日新聞