FASHION ARC

Sustainability and Environmental Policy

Fashion is one of the world's most resource-intensive industries — from water use in cotton production to textile waste. By building a consolidated delivery system (one shipment instead of many), we already reduce carbon emissions, packaging waste, and fuel use compared to separate brand deliveries. This policy extends that thinking to encourage eco-friendly choices for brands and shoppers.

Our Key Sustainability Efforts

• Consolidated Delivery Multi-brand orders are gathered from brand warehouses, repackaged into one package, and shipped together — cutting repetitive deliveries, reducing packaging material, and lowering transport emissions. This is our biggest environmental contribution.
• Encouraging Sustainable Brands We welcome brands that use:
• Organic, recycled, or low-impact fabrics (e.g., organic cotton, bamboo, recycled polyester).
• Ethical sourcing (fair wages, safe working conditions).
• Low-waste production (minimal fabric scraps, upcycled materials).
• Eco-friendly dyes and finishes (water-saving, non-toxic).
• Waste Reduction on the Platform
• Digital product listings reduce the need for physical catalogs.
• Accurate size guides and fit notes help minimize returns (less reverse logistics and waste).
• We promote “buy less, buy better” by featuring timeless styles and quality pieces.
• Packaging and Returns
• Return pickups are consolidated where possible to avoid extra trips.
• Brands are encouraged to use biodegradable or recycled mailers. Bangladesh-Specific Context Bangladesh is a global leader in ready-made garments — we support local factories moving toward sustainability (e.g., water recycling, solar energy). If we scale globally, we will align with export regulations (e.g., EU's Green Deal, GOTS certification). For now, we focus on local impact — reducing Dhaka's traffic and air pollution through fewer delivery vehicles. Our Promise We are a startup marketplace, so we are starting with what we can control: consolidated shipping, transparent listings, and supporting eco-aware brands. We will gradually add more sustainability features as we grow.