Sustainable Substitutes for Big Tech Online Shopping Platforms

Ethical alternatives to Amazon and other big players, focusing on sustainability and ethical labour practices.

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Oxfam

An international confederation of NGOs operating fair-trade online shops.

Oxfam was founded in 1942 in Oxford, England, but is now headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
As a non-profit, Oxfam adheres to strict data protection regulations, especially in Europe, and focuses on ethical data use in its advocacy and operational work.
Oxfam does not rely on advertising for revenue; its funding comes primarily from donations and the sale of donated goods in its charity shops.
Oxfam promotes fair labour practices in its supply chain and with its partners.
Oxfam supports recycling and the circular economy by extending the lifecycle of clothing and accessories, significantly reducing textile waste and environmental impact.
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Vinted

Europe’s largest online peer-to-peer marketplace for secondhand clothing and accessories.

Vinted was founded in 2008 in Vilnius, Lithuania, and is headquartered there.
Vinted supports recycling and the circular economy by extending the lifecycle of clothing and accessories, significantly reducing textile waste and environmental impact.
Vinted promotes fair labour practices in its supply chain and with its partners.
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