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Are you an enterprise or professional looking to buy/sell leftover materials? Join our b2b marketplace
In the current era, fashion has become one of the most polluting industries in the world, with a negative impact on the planet’s health and people’s well-being. However, a change is underway. The fashion industry is recognizing the importance of a circular economy, where materials are reused and recycled instead of being discarded. An example of this revolution is represented by companies like Zerolab. Their space is designed to encourage creative exchange, facilitating the emergence of new brands in the circular economy field. They promote and value the reuse of recovered materials to pave the way for conscious and sustainable fashion.
The production of clothing and accessories requires the use of precious natural resources and generates a significant amount of waste. Moreover, the production process of materials such as leather involves the use of harmful chemicals that can damage the environment and human health. Fast fashion, characterized by constantly evolving seasonal collections, has exacerbated this problem, leading to an unsustainable cycle of clothing production and disposal.
A circular economy in fashion aims to break this destructive cycle by promoting the reuse and recycling of materials. This approach represents a fundamental solution to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. In addition to reducing the need for virgin natural resources, a circular economy allows for fully harnessing the value of existing materials, prolonging their useful life and reducing the amount of waste produced.
With their innovative vision, Zerolab acquires leather from warehouse leftovers and makes it available to all designers who want to produce in a more circular way. This approach not only prevents materials from ending up in landfills but also offers the opportunity to create unique and sustainable collections. Leather from warehouse leftovers can be carefully selected and processed to create excellent fashion products.
A circular economy in fashion offers numerous advantages for both the environment and the industry itself. Firstly, it reduces dependence on virgin raw materials, reducing the impact on the environment and preserving the limited natural resources of our planet. Secondly, it promotes innovation and creativity in the fashion industry, as designers must find new ways to use existing materials and reinvent the very concept of design. Finally, it creates sustainable business opportunities, where companies can thrive by reducing their negative impact on the planet and meeting the growing demands of environmentally conscious consumers.
Consumers need to understand the value of products made with recycled materials or from warehouse leftovers and be encouraged to purchase from brands that adopt circular fashion practices. Only through conscious demand and a preference for sustainability can we stimulate significant change in the industry.
Circular fashion is the future of the fashion industry. The approach of companies like Zerolab, which encourages the creation of collections using materials from warehouse leftovers, demonstrates that it is possible to reduce waste and pollution associated with this industry. We must embrace and support the circular economy in fashion to preserve our planet for future generations and create a more sustainable, ethical, and responsible fashion industry. Every choice we make as consumers can contribute to this revolution and a better future for the fashion industry.
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Shipping time and costs depending on the product you are going to purchase especially if it is a product that is made to order.
We honor return requests made within 14 days after receiving the original purchase.
Zerow accepts returns of unworn, unwashed, and undamaged items, with no signs of use, for refund. Please note that customized, personalized and exchanged products cannot be returned.
Returns must be packaged in the Zerow box, which must be securely sealed with adhesive tape. In case our box is no longer available, you may use another type of packaging suitable for the shipment of our items.
If the original order was below the 150€ threshold for free shipping the shipping fee will be excluded from the refund. If a partial return brings the total amount paid below 150€, the shipping amount will be deducted from the refund according to your local shipping rate.
Did you buy a bag and over time it got damaged ?
Offering aftercare, post-purchase services has always been a priority for Zerow, that’s why if some of the products you bought on our platform deteriorate or break, Zero’s team is ready to pick up, reset and send them back to you.
Possible refunds and exchanges will be processed within 14 working days upon the arrival into our warehouse.
It means that there is no stock for that particular product. It will be manufactured only once the order is placed. This helps the reduction of wasted materials and resources.
You can find the ‘Crafting time’ in the description of the product.
How long is the lead time for a made-to-order product ?
It depends on each brand. If you want to know the specific lead time contact us we’ll let you know as soon as we can !
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Zerolab stands for Zero Waste. We are a community of companies, artisans, designers and people who love sustainable products. We offer a marketplace where you can buy upcycled products and leftovers and a circular network made to connect companies and artisans for transforming waste into products.
Zerolab is part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation community.
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