Reducing Textile Waste In Fashion Retail

Learn how to identify, reduce, and prevent textile waste in retail environments. From unsold inventory to garment take-back programs, this course gives retail employees the tools and confidence to take action.

On-Demand

20 MINUTES

Entry Level

Course Description

Fashion retail generates millions of tons of textile waste every year—from store operations to unsold products. This course equips retail employees with a clear understanding of the textile waste challenge and practical strategies to reduce it in day-to-day operations. You’ll explore real-world case studies, interactive store audit exercises, and circularity concepts you can apply immediately. The course concludes with a personal 30-Day Sustainability Plan and certification to recognize your leadership in driving change.

Course Outcomes

What You’ll Learn…

  • The scale and impact of fashion’s waste problem

  • Proven strategies to reduce waste in retail operations

  • How circular business models can be applied in-store

Your Results:

  • Conduct a retail waste audit in your store

  • Develop a 30-Day Sustainability Action Plan

  • Earn recognition as a Sustainable Retail Champion

Why This Course Matters?

Fashion generates 92 million tons of waste annually, much of it linked to retail operations and unsold products. Reducing this waste is critical to lowering carbon emissions, conserving resources, and building consumer trust. By mastering these skills, you’ll be ready to influence store-level decisions, improve customer engagement, and champion sustainability within your company.

Skills Taught In This Course

  • Waste awareness & measurement in retail

  • Conducting a store waste audit

  • Circular retail practices (take-back, resale, recycling)

  • Employee-led sustainability action planning

  • Customer engagement in circular programs

Top Job Titles Using These Skills

  • Retail Sales Associate

  • Store Manager

  • Sustainability Coordinator

  • Merchandising Associate

  • Training & Development Specialist

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The Learning Experience

This course is designed for:

  • Retail employees in fashion (Victoria’s Secret & Co., Express, and similar brands)

  • Store managers and frontline staff seeking to integrate sustainability into operations

  • Sustainability and training teams building waste reduction programs

No prior experience is required—just curiosity and commitment to change. Through self-paced videos, case studies, and interactive exercises, you’ll learn on your schedule while joining an online community of learners committed to building a regenerative fashion future. Optional webinars and forums provide opportunities for peer learning and collaboration.

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This is a FREE on-demand course.

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