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Sustainability has become a significant concern among both retailers and consumers. A Unilever study reveals that a third of consumers are now buying from brands based on their social and environmental impact.1 <\/sup>As government regulations, <\/span>consumer<\/span> expectations, and investor priorities shift, <\/span>sustainability<\/span> is no longer optional \u2014 it is a core driver of <\/span>retail<\/span> competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gen Z is more likely to adopt sustainable practices and uphold sustainable values than any other consumer demographic group.<\/span>2<\/sup><\/span> A recent survey by ThredUp found that 64% of Gen Z consumers have purchased second-hand fashion items, and 73% are willing to pay more for sustainable fashion.<\/span>3<\/sup><\/span> With Gen Z\u2019s spending power <\/span>expected to exceed $12 billion by 2030, <\/span>it\u2019s no surprise that retailers are seeking ways to make their businesses more sustainable to attract these and other environmentally conscious consumers.<\/span>4<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

A Pivot to a Circular Economy<\/b><\/h2>\n

The circular economy and sustainability go hand in hand. The goal of the circular economy, a common retail sustainability initiative, is to pivot away from mining resources, turning them into products, and then turning them into waste. Instead, a circular economy reduces material use, and redesigns materials, products, and services to be less resource-intensive. Sustainable practices help businesses wanting to participate in the circular economy recapture \u201cwaste\u201d as a resource to manufacture new materials and provide more sustainable product options. According to a recent report: \u201cevery percentage point increase in the circular economy market \u2013 including renting, reselling, repairing, refurbishing \u2013 could save 13 million tons of CO2 equivalent.\u201d5<\/sup><\/p>\n

Fuelling this shift for sustainable retailing is an emerging \u201cdeinfluencing\u201d social media trend urging followers to stop impulse buys on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok that harm the environment. The deinfluencing tag has been viewed over 322 million times on TikTok alone!6<\/sup> \u201cAnti-haul\u201d posts are also showing up as a backlash to bulk orders (also known as hauls) from fast fashion retailers such as Zara, Temu, H&M, and Shein, which are accused of contributing to the \u201cone and done\u201d mentality of wearing it once and disposing of the item. Statistics show that 57% of discarded apparel ends up in landfills.7<\/sup><\/p>\n

Sustainability Strategy Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n

In 2026, <\/span>retailers<\/span> face unprecedented pressure to meet <\/span>sustainability<\/span> expectations \u2014 from <\/span>consumers<\/span> demanding <\/span>greener<\/span> solutions to evolving regulations and climate-related risks. McKinsey & Company\u2019s <\/span>State of Fashion 2026<\/span><\/i> highlights that sustainability, along with resilience to trade and supply-chain challenges, is now a top priority for <\/span>brands<\/span> \u2014 making strategies, like smart locker deployment for online order pickup and returns, more important than ever.<\/span>8<\/sup><\/span> Here are eight sustainability practices and sustainable retail design elements to explore for your retail business in <\/span>2026<\/span> and the years to come:<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Join an Open Locker Network<\/b>
\n<\/b>Becoming an open locker network host is a lower-risk, cost-effective way for a retailer to implement smart lockers for click-and-collect and<\/span> retail returns<\/span><\/a> \u2013 without each store having to pay for and install its own<\/span> electronic locker<\/span><\/a> configuration. Open locker networks are installed and maintained by a provider (such as Parcel Pending by Quadient) and are carrier and retailer-agnostic. This means any open<\/span> retail locker<\/span><\/a> network participants can leverage the self-service<\/span> parcel locker<\/span><\/a> solutions for secure, 24\/7 order collections and returns. In short, <\/span>an open locker network like Parcel Pending by Quadient\u2019s offers <\/span>brands<\/span> a practical way to embrace <\/span>sustainable retail practices<\/span>: optimizing<\/span> delivery and<\/span> return process<\/span><\/a> operations for a more sustainable product return process, reducing the number of delivery vehicles on the road and <\/span>minimizing<\/span> the associated carbon emissions created by your supply chain. These networks streamline delivery routes for retailers and carriers, making deliveries and returns more efficient and eco-friendly and helping meet government and company-set sustainability goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 Explore a Rental Model<\/b>
\n<\/b>Rentals also fill the demand for sustainable retailing, allowing one item to be used multiple times. IKEA, Home Depot, Lowe\u2019s, and Rent the Runway allow one item to be used many times by consumers (e.g., tools, clothing, furniture). Learn more about how smart lockers can play a role in your sustainable development initiatives and support retail rental schemes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

#3 Recycle Your Customers\u2019 Used Goods<\/b>
\n<\/b>The resale market is exploding \u2013 whether it\u2019s labelled re-commerce<\/a>, second-hand, used, pre-owned, pre-loved, resale, vintage, or antique. The global second-hand apparel market is expected to reach $350 billion by 2027, according to resale site thredUP, up from $177 billion in 2022.9<\/sup><\/p>\n

Well-loved fashion brands are creating their own resale market under a variety of sub-brand labels, including Eileen Fisher (Renew), Lululemon (Like New), REI (ReSupply), North Face (Renewed Take Back)<\/span>,<\/span> and John Fluevog (The Fluemarket). These exchanges allow the apparel brands to retain revenue that might otherwise go to other used marketplaces such as <\/span>Poshmark,<\/span> Depop, <\/span>eBay<\/span>, and Vestiaire Collective, while also helping the environment. This ingenious retail sustainability initiative also keeps shoppers loyal<\/span>,<\/span> as virtually all labels noted above only provide store or brand credit for future purchases, never a cash payment.<\/span><\/p>\n

#4 Reduce Your Carbon Footprint<\/b>
\n<\/b>Shipping <\/span>and logistics transportation <\/span>account<\/span>s<\/span> for 14% of global greenhouse emissions.<\/span>10<\/sup><\/span> Many 3PL (third-party logistics) providers can implement more sustainable options.<\/span><\/p>\n

#5 Recycle and Upcycle Everything<\/b>
\n<\/b>Returns, unsold inventory, samples, and deadstock can easily find their way into valuable purposes. Besides donating to a worthy charity, look at upcycling items to make a new item. Patagonia, for example, goes beyond merely accepting worn garments through its Worn Wear program and repairs and repurposes objects, saving an estimated 120,000 items that might have ended up as waste.11<\/sup>Urban Outfitters, too, has a sustainable development program that creates upcycled vintage items that are reimagined and redesigned.<\/p>\n

#6 Eliminate Paper<\/b>
\n<\/b>The days of long CVS receipts should be over; it\u2019s time to start delivering e-receipts to your customers as one of your sustainability goals. Digital receipts not only help your shoppers easily retrieve them for returns but also saves paper. And the best perk? Emailing receipts is the first step towards building a robust email marketing strategy.<\/p>\n

#7 Leverage Technology<\/b>
\n<\/b>A number of leading retailers are using \u201ctry-on\u201d technology to reduce returns and promote sustainability. For example, beauty brand Sephora is using augmented reality to allow customers to virtually try on makeup products, while Ray-Ban, Warby Parker, and other eyewear brands are using a virtual try-on feature for eyeglasses. The National Retail Federation estimates that US consumers will return nearly $850 billion worth of goods in 2025, representing a double hit to sustainability as returned items are often shipped using non-renewable energy and can end up in landfills.<\/span>12<\/sup><\/span> Better educating shoppers, providing detailed product information, and using technological advancements can all contribute towards your company\u2019s sustainability priorities as well as an eco-friendly approach to retailing in the US.<\/span><\/p>\n

#8 Ship Goods Using Compostable and Recycled Materials<\/b>
\n<\/b>Each year, 420 million tons of paper and cardboard are produced.13<\/sup>\u00a0Source post-consumer paper for shipping and encourage recycling in marketing messages. Investigate compostable, recyclable, or reusable supplies. Small changes to your sustainable retail design like these can have a big (and positive!) environmental impact.<\/p>\n

Building a Comprehensive Sustainability Framework with Smart Lockers<\/b><\/h2>\n

Whether you join an open locker network or develop your own private locker network for your customers exclusively, <\/span>retail<\/span> parcel locker solutions are one of the easiest ways to help you meet your <\/span>sustainable retail<\/span> goals. Here are just a few of the features that Parcel Pending smart parcel locker systems include to deliver a more sustainable solution to order pickups and returns for <\/span>retail<\/span> brands<\/span> and businesses:<\/span><\/p>\n

Greener Materials<\/b><\/h3>\n

Parcel Pending\u2019s durable locker <\/span>materials<\/span> and construction help <\/span>brands<\/span> and <\/span>retail<\/span> operators reduce waste over the <\/span>life<\/span> of their locker <\/span>systems<\/span>. Locker components are modular and easy to <\/span>repair<\/span>, which supports <\/span>sustainable<\/span> building <\/span>practices<\/span> and lowers <\/span>environmental<\/span> impact<\/span> over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lower Energy + Smaller Carbon Footprint<\/b><\/h3>\n

By integrating energy-efficient <\/span>design<\/span> features, such as solar-powered electronics and touch-to-wake screens, smart lockers can reduce overall energy consumption. By consolidating deliveries, the lockers also help<\/span> retail businesses<\/span> cut <\/span>carbon<\/span> emissions and streamline <\/span>services<\/span>. Centralizing deliveries and returns to lockers at nearby retail locations supports <\/span>sustainable development<\/span> strategies that benefit both <\/span>consumers<\/span> and retail <\/span>business<\/span> operators.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accepts Circular Economy Deliveries<\/b><\/h3>\n

Sustainable smart lockers support <\/span>initiatives<\/span> such as take-back <\/span>products <\/span>and re-commerce programs. This creates a more <\/span>eco-friendly<\/span> locker <\/span>experience<\/span> where <\/span>customers<\/span> can easily return <\/span>items<\/span>, and participate in low-impact <\/span>alternatives<\/span> to home delivery. Smart locker solutions allow <\/span>retailers<\/span> to <\/span>provide<\/span> long-term value while improving <\/span>environmental<\/span> performance and supporting <\/span>community<\/span>-based sustainability <\/span>practices<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Green Building Integration<\/b><\/h3>\n

Parcel Pending solutions work seamlessly within modern retail <\/span>building<\/span> environments, supporting <\/span>green<\/span> strategies like renewable layouts and adaptable <\/span>space<\/span> usage. Offering this type of <\/span>environmental <\/span>programming at their <\/span>stores<\/span> helps retailers show consumers (current and potential) that they have a <\/span>culture<\/span> built around <\/span>sustainable retail<\/span> practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sustainability is Now a Retail Requirement, Not a Trend<\/b><\/h3>\n

Retailers<\/span> that prioritize <\/span>circularity, sustainable design<\/span>, low-<\/span>carbon logistics<\/span>, and <\/span>eco-friendly customer experiences <\/span>will win loyalty, reduce costs, and future-proof their <\/span>business<\/span>. Smart <\/span>lockers<\/span> are one of the simplest, highest-impact ways to make <\/span>retail logistics<\/span> more <\/span>sustainable<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to learn more about how smart lockers can make your retail operations more sustainable? Contact one of our parcel management experts today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n

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