Spotlight: Geartrade

Meet GEARTRADE… helping adventurists buy and sell the gear we love for the outdoors we need -- and the “#SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day” for February 4.

Geartrade is an online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling used outdoor gear, providing adventurers with an affordable and sustainable way to access high-quality equipment. Founded with the mission of extending the life cycle of outdoor gear, the company offers a platform where individuals and brands can resell items like backpacks, skis, tents and apparel. By focusing on recommerce, Geartrade helps outdoor enthusiasts save money while reducing the demand for new products.

Sustainability is at the heart of Geartrade’s mission, as the company actively works to reduce waste and overproduction in the outdoor gear industry. With a seamless buying and selling process, they make it easy for people to give their gear a second life, promoting a circular economy, helping minimize the environmental impact associated with the outdoor industry and encouraging a more mindful approach to consumption. Geartrade estimates that the platform has helped divert over 3 million pounds of outdoor gear from landfills since 1999. Through their efforts, Geartrade is enabling outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature while making environmentally conscious choices that help preserve the planet for future adventures.

Check them out here: https://tinyurl.com/5c3u5ffn

About the "#SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day"
This series celebrates and highlights the brands and innovators dedicated to creating a greener, more sustainable world. Each day, the series shines a spotlight on a trailblazer making significant strides in promoting eco-friendly living through innovative products, solutions and practices.