nationally representative sample of Australians weighted by age, gender, and location across all states and territories; among respondents who reported buying secondhand clothing
Method of interview
Online survey
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Key motivations for secondhand clothing item purchasing Australia 2024
In a 2024 survey conducted among Australians regarding consumer practices surrounding clothing disposal and purchasing habits, around ** percent of respondents indicated that the cost-effectiveness of buying secondhand clothing was a key purchase motivator. The environmental benefits of secondhand clothing acquistion was another key motivation among those surveyed.
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