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REPAIREL

REPAIREL CIC

REPAIREL CIC was created to enable people to continue their sustainable journey as we transition to a fully circular economy.

Incorporating sustainable practices into your life shouldn’t have to be a difficult or time consuming task. We want to help those in our community find affordable second-hand and sustainable footwear and learn about the best practices to keep their current footwear in great condition.

As a Community Interest Company all of our profits are invested back into our company so that we can continue to develop our business and support our community in their sustainable footwear journeys.

Stage 1
REPAIREL targets the issue of material waste created by footwear starting with our online retail and activist platform.

We repair and refurbish second-hand shoes which would otherwise be sent to landfill, or abroad, to provide the opportunity of continued wear here in the UK. We also sell shoes from sustainable brands that have been pre-vetted by our team and assessed according to our Ethics and Sustainability Framework. This ensures that only the best products are available for you.

Stage 2
We plan to open an Innovation Lab by 2023 to facilitate more sustainable ways to design shoes for recycling and disposal at end-of-life. Our focus with this lab is system change, innovation, and re-shaping the industry to a more regenerative model which can be used individually and by our wider community.

Stage 3
In our throwaway society, our clothes and footwear are made to be hard to repair. Footwear in particular is incredibly difficult to repair or recycle at the end-of-life stage with some shoes taking as much as 1000 years to decompose. We plan to open a Repair Hub which will focus on engaging the local community with workshops on repair and teaching practical skills on how to extend the lifespan of your own footwear.

Engage
Beyond our products REPAIREL is passionate about increasing awareness around the environmental and social impact of the fast fashion industry. We aim to facilitate engagement between the public and local Government about local environmental issues. We have already hosted events for our local Glasgow community which allowed them to converse with Council members and raise concerns for their area.

How you can help
Donate to our current fundraiser or follow us online to find out our latest news and opportunities for you.