Carousell rides sustainability trend in Hong Kong, aims to make buying and selling of second-hand items ‘as frictionless as possible’


Hongkongers are becoming much more conscious about being environmentally friendly and sustainable, says platform’s managing director for the city. Second-hand furniture has grown in popularity, thanks to Carousell, seller says. — SCMP

Singapore-based online marketplace Carousell is riding a sustainability trend in Hong Kong, which has seen consumers embrace second-hand goods and keep products away from landfills. It is helping to grow the market for second-hand items in the city.

Hongkonger’s growing awareness of sustainability was a bright spot in the Southeast Asia region and has helped the classifieds firm grow its second-hand listings in the city, a trend which was expected to continue even after Covid-19 recedes, Kevin Huang, the managing director of Carousell Hong Kong, said in an interview.

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