Our Philosophy

Restore & Upcycle is dedicated to providing sustainable and eco-friendly products that promote a healthier environment for everyone. We believe that small changes can make a big impact and that by offering sustainable alternatives to traditional products, we can help to reduce the negative impacts of consumerism on the planet. From biodegradable packaging to products made from recycled materials, we strive to offer a wide range of products that not only reduce environmental waste, but are also stylish and functional. Join us in our mission to make the world a greener place, one purchase at a time.

Secondhand Pricing

We have introduced a tier structure to enhance pricing transparency for our secondhand products. The listing price is determined by considering the original retail price of a product and its physical size, which affects the cost of handling and packaging. This tiered approach provides customers with clearer understanding of why an item is being charged at a certain rate and allows them to make informed purchasing decisions. Our pricing methodology ensures that customers will never pay more than $90.00 for a single item.

Retail Price Size Class 1 Size Class 2 Size Class 3
Under $50 $7.50 $10.00 $15.00
$50-$100 $15.00 $20.00 $30.00
$101-$200 $30.00 $40.00 $60.00
$201-$300+ $45.00 $60.00 $90.00

Social & Environmental
Considerations

  • Restore & Upcycle is committed to making a positive impact on the environment and supporting charitable causes. As part of this commitment, our company strives to offer products that support charitable giving with every purchase.

    By purchasing products with embedded charitable commitments, customers can feel good about not only the quality of the products they are receiving, but also the positive impact their purchase is making on the world. Products with such commitments will have the details outlined on the product page.

    Additionally, 1% of all retail sales made directly though Restore & Upcycle are contributed to Stripe Climate to fund carbon removal. As our company grows, we look forward to increasing our charitable contributions and campaigns to other causes.

  • Reducing the environmental impact of business operations is a core focus of Restore & Upcycle. Our company has from Day 1 invested in 100% recycled resealable poly mailers, 100% recycled cardboard mailers, 100% recycled tissue paper, and algae ink stamped kraft product labels.

    Our company believes that investment in more sustainable packaging not only benefits the environment, but also aligns with the values of our customers who are increasingly looking for eco-friendly products. Through these efforts, Restore & Upcycle is committed to reducing our carbon footprint where feasible. As part of this commitment, we frequently reuse packaging received in the regular course of business when ordering supplies and restocking inventory.

  • When evaluating retail products to stock in our boutique, Restore & Upcycle prioritizes items that touch on one or more of the following qualities:
    - Charitable
    - Consumer Compostable
    - Fair Trade
    - Post-Consumer Materials
    - Recyclable
    - Small Business
    - Sustainable