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S10 Ep8 DEPOP: Cathy Moscardini, Depop's Head of Sustainability - on Measuring Whether Secondhand Displaces New Production, and the Power...

In this episode, Emily Stokel talks with Cathy Moscardini, Depop’s Head of Sustainability, about how the resale platform measures the environmental impact of second‑hand shopping and whether it truly displaces new production. Moscardini explains the development of industry‑wide methodologies, the concept of "emotional durability"—the idea that personal attachment to clothing can drive sustainable behavior—and the shift from treating sustainability as a niche concern to embedding it across Depop’s product, marketing, and community. She also reflects on her unconventional path from language studies and factory visits in China to leading sustainability strategy at a global resale marketplace.