Did you know that secondhand clothing is taxed twice? We, and a couple of our friends at ACT (American Circular Textiles), don't think that's right. “Ending double taxation on secondhand goods will lead to cost savings for consumers and support American businesses," the petition started by Rachel Kibbe, CEO and founder of American Circular Textiles, reads. "A staggering 85% of discarded textiles end up in landfills, with 17 million tons of textile waste piling up across the U.S. By making secondhand clothing and repair more financially accessible, we can foster a culture of reuse and recycling, helping to reduce overall waste.” - Rachel Van Metre Kibbe If you agree, sign the petition and advocate to end double taxation on secondhand goods: https://lnkd.in/etF7rjXQ
Thank you to Teen Vogue and Alyssa Hardy for writing about our campaign to end double taxation on secondhand clothes. As Rachel Van Metre Kibbe notes in the story: "Ending double taxation on secondhand goods will lead to cost savings for consumers and support American businesses." A staggering 85% of discarded textiles end up in landfills in the US. By making secondhand clothing and repair more financially accessible, we can foster a culture of reuse and recycling, helping to reduce overall waste. Sign our petition here: https://lnkd.in/gFFJFSZw #EndSecondhandTax https://lnkd.in/eNuxAVj8