Can a neighborhood thrifting initiative make a dent in the massive problem of fashion waste?

Lisa Goldsand, the founder of Circular Thrift, shares her mission to valorize post-consumer textile waste and scale the reuse of clothing and accessories at a hyperlocal level. Through her unique collection bins, swap events, and mobile trike sales, Lisa is revolutionizing the way communities approach sustainable fashion, making it both convenient and enjoyable. Lisa shares her insights on consumer behavior, the challenges faced in the fashion industry, and her innovative strategies for promoting a circular economy. Discover how her local, community-driven approach is paving the way for a more sustainable future in fashion.


Episode in a glance

-The Birth of Circular Thrift: Early experiments and successes
-How Circular Thrift differs from traditional thrifting
-Driving Consumer Change: Lisa's approach to positive conversations (in a trike!)
-The Circular Thrift Pyramid Explained
-The Hyperlocal Advantage: Why neighborhood solutions matter
-Expanding the Circular Thrift Model


About Lisa Goldsand

Lisa Goldsand is the founder of Circular Thrift, a convenient clothing pick and drop off service that also does community swap events. She has a unique background, having spent almost 20 years working at Abercrombie & Fitch in various roles related to apparel retail operations. During her corporate career, Lisa gained extensive experience working with garment manufacturers, mills, and factories, giving her an in-depth understanding of the traditional linear supply chain process. After leaving Abercrombie & Fitch, she started Circular Thrift, driven by a desire to address sustainability challenges in the fashion industry while empowering consumers to make a difference through their choices.

Learn more about Circular thrift here and catch their next event → https://www.circularthrift.org/

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