Sustainability Practices at The Thread Loop

At The Thread Loop, we are committed to minimising waste and promoting environmental responsibility through practical solutions. Discover our initiatives for a real impact.

Circular Inventory Programs

To design waste out of the retail system—giving inventory multiple chances at life, keeping value in the supply chain, and reducing environmental impact.

Responsible Redistribution

 

Moving aged and faulty stock to alternative markets, outlet channels, or donation networks.

Faulty Product Recovery, Upcycling and Material Recovery

 

  • Upcycling or Reworking
    Turning faulty or aged products into new or modified items (e.g. turning damaged apparel into accessories or patches).

  • Repair & Refurbishment
    Fixing minor defects (like stitching or tags) and returning items to sellable or usable condition.

  • Material Recovery
    Breaking down unsellable items into raw materials (like fabric, buttons, or zippers) for reuse in production

 

 

Waste Impact Reporting

At THE THREAD LOOP, we provide our retail partners with simple, data-backed reports that show the positive outcomes of their inventory clearance efforts.

Our reports include:

  • 📦 Total inventory diverted from landfill (by weight or units)

  • ♻️ Breakdown of redistribution methods (resale, repair, donation, recycling)

  • 📊 Progress snapshots that support ESG goals and sustainability reporting

These insights help our partners track real impact, communicate their efforts, and identify new opportunities for circular improvement.

Ethical Partnerships

 

We collaborate with trusted partners who share our values of transparency, responsibility, and low-waste practices. Whether it’s redistribution, donation, or material recovery, we work only with organisations that prioritise ethical treatment of people, products, and the planet, ensuring every step of the process aligns with your brand’s integrity and ours.

How We Track Progress:

At The Thread Loop, we believe in being accountable, not just for what we say, but for what we do. That’s why we measure and report on the environmental impact of every inventory solution we deliver. From stock diverted from landfill to products repurposed, redistributed, or recycled, we track the tangible outcomes of our work to ensure we're not just clearing space, but reducing harm.

Volume of Goods Diverted: We monitor the total weight or unit count of inventory kept out of landfill through resale, redistribution, donation, or material recovery.
Recovery Channel Breakdown: We report how inventory is cleared whether through reuse, recycling, upcycling, or other sustainable pathways to ensure transparency across our methods.
Retailer Impact Snapshots: We provide partners with periodic summaries that show the positive outcomes of working with us and supporting internal ESG reporting and brand sustainability storytelling.

A Journey of Continuous Improvement

We’re proud of the impact we’re making, but we’re not pretending it’s perfect. Sustainability is a moving target and we’re committed to moving with it.

We’re constantly reviewing our methods, learning from our partners, and pushing for smarter, more circular solutions. We know we can do better and we strive to do so with every shipment we redirect, every partner we onboard, and every system we refine.

At The Thread Loop,  we believe in getting better and proving it.