Sustainable Fashion with eBay: The Power of Pre-Loved
How eBay is Changing Fashion – Workshop Recap!
Did you know? Every minute, 60 pre-loved fashion items are sold on eBay! The future of fashion is changing, and we got an inside look at how YOU can be part of it.
On 24 March 2025, we were joined by Rebecca Long, Senior Category Manager at eBay, who shared her amazing journey from a fashion-obsessed teen working in retail to landing a dream job at Burberry and now leading sustainability initiatives at eBay.
She gave us an exclusive look at how eBay is shaking up the fashion world—partnering with Vogue, Love Island, and even hosting the first-ever pre-loved catwalk at London Fashion Week!
Key Takeaways:
- Fashion’s Environmental Impact is HUGE – The industry produces 8-10% of global greenhouse gases, and a single pair of jeans can take 7,500 litres of water to make. Shopping second-hand helps reduce waste and save resources!
- Pre-Loved = Huge Savings – Find designer deals at 85% off retail prices, score vintage gems, and refresh your wardrobe for less.
- Selling on eBay is EASY – Got clothes you don’t wear? Turn them into cash! Rebecca shared insider tips on using great photos, lots of keywords, and smart pricing to make sales.
- The Future is Circular – Fast fashion is out, and re-commerce (buying & selling pre-loved fashion) is growing. Even rental fashion is on the rise!
Want to get involved?
- Try the £5 Challenge – Search for your dream fashion item on eBay UK and see how much you can save compared to buying new!
- Start Selling! – Clear out your wardrobe, list your items, and start making money while helping the planet.
- Think Big! – Whether you dream of working in fashion, launching a business, or just dressing sustainably, this is your chance to be part of the change.
““I really enjoyed the workshop with Rebecca from eBay! I found it so interesting and something I could see myself working in when I’m older. She shared her journey to eBay and what her role is like.
One of the key takeaways from her talk was how shopping second-hand can make a difference, not just for the planet but for us too. It’s an affordable way to find unique fashion while reducing waste. The workshop truly opened my eyes to the opportunities in sustainable fashion!”
– Safa, Team Pandora’s Box
Thank you to everyone who joined the workshop! Let’s make fashion greener, smarter, and more exciting—one pre-loved item at a time.
