From throwaway to circular economy – how sustainable commerce can succeed

Supply and production bottlenecks, rising raw material prices: The pandemic has shown us our dependencies, as well as the delicate balance in which we operate. Predominantly linear production is simply not crisis-proof. Circular economy could be the answer for more resource efficiency, ultimately sustainability. The question of how we consume in the future is crucial. It influences the ecological footprint of our entire economy. By buying and selling used products, we continue to use the things that have already been produced and save valuable resources at the same time. And we do so without having to sacrifice consumption. eBay Kleinanzeigen is among the leading platforms for re-commerce. Germany's biggest online classifieds market has stated that it wants to draw a counter-design to classic e-commerce: Fairer, less expensive, more sustainable. "Second first" is the motto. With new features, buying used goods is to become just as attractive, simple and secure as buying new.