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How ThredUp Resells 17 Million Garments Every Year | AI in Action | Business Insider

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The secondhand clothing market is booming, and AI is helping resellers sort, price, and sell used clothes faster than ever. But with millions of garments still ending up in landfills and deserts, can new tech actually cu... Show more

The secondhand clothing market is booming, and AI is helping resellers sort, price, and sell used clothes faster than ever. But with millions of garments still ending up in landfills and deserts, can new tech actually cut fashion waste? 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - How ThredUp Resells Secondhand Clothing 02:00 - How ThredUp Automates Listings 02:50 - The Photography Department 03:04 - How ThredUp Stores And Ships Used Clothing 04:08 - AI Shopping Tools 05:01 - What Happens To Unsold Clothing 05:58 - How Pakistan Handles Used Clothing 06:55 - Ghana's Kantamanto Market Secondhand Clothing Hub 08:29 - Chile's Clothing Waste Crisis 09:30 - Innovations In Textile Recycling and Challenges 10:55 - Conclusion 12:11 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #thrift #reseller #businessinsider #secondhandclothing #reuse #aiinaction MORE VIDEOS: Why Pantone Colors Are So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnpyTNK4U9U How Truck Drivers In India Navigate One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In The World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITZpJY6K4wk Why Adults Are Spending Billions On Toys For Themselves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4OnUQEfDhA Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider How ThredUp Resells 17 Million Garments Every Year | AI in Action | Business Insider

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