In this episode of Sustain Now, we sit down with Kilian Kaminski, Co-founder of Refurbed, a leading marketplace for refurbished products. Refurbed offers consumers a sustainable alternative to buying new, with a growing selection of electronics, sports equipment, and household items. Through a meticulous 40-step refurbishment process, Refurbed ensures top-quality, affordable products while promoting a circular economy and reducing electronic waste.Kilian shares the story behind Refurbed’s founding in Vienna in 2017, which stemmed from a personal frustration with the lack of warranties on used products. Since then, the company has expanded rapidly, now serving over 815,000 customers across nine European markets. Refurbed’s mission is not just about offering second-hand products but driving sustainable consumption, helping reduce the environmental impact of e-waste, and offering an eco-friendly solution to millions of consumers.In this episode, Kilian discusses the challenges and triumphs of building a business in the sustainability space, the growing demand for circular economy solutions, and how Refurbed is tackling greenwashing and pushing for more sustainable practices in the electronics industry. He also touches on the current trends in the market and offers tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.Join us for an insightful conversation on how Refurbed is reshaping the future of sustainable consumption and helping reduce e-waste—one refurbished product at a time.Key Topics: 02:06 – Kilian’s favorite secondhand product 03:03 – The refurbishing process for ski equipment 13:46 – How the sustainability market has evolved since 2017 20:00 – Balancing sustainability with convenience and price 22:47 – What needs to change in the electronics industry 37:10 – The hardest part of running a sustainable company 42:59 – Kilian’s hope for solving the climate crisisTune in for a powerful discussion on innovation, sustainability, and the circular economy!

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