Over production
Problem: Producers are incentivized to make too much, and make it too cheaply. Over 100 billion garments are produced annually and about 20% are never even sold. Did you know that one pair of jeans and one t-shirt take 5,000 gallons of water to manufacture?
Solution: We incentivize retailers with data insights to plan ahead, buy less, and buy better.
Waste
Problem: Customers don’t have affordable and sustainable alternatives. Unsold garments are incinerated, shredded or buried. Roughly 80lbs of clothing are discarded per person each year in the US.
Solution: Hyde extends the life of each garment by donating them for further use. We donate retired clothing to first time low income job seekers, extending life of garments.
