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yolo tick 12: +40 sustainability brands, +6 takeback programs
b9b14dbe388618cf05d5bb31e8e961ce8ff70286 · 2026-05-12 00:55:50 -0700 · SteveStudio2
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M scripts/resale-guardrails.jsM scripts/sustainability.js
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commit b9b14dbe388618cf05d5bb31e8e961ce8ff70286
Author: SteveStudio2 <stevestudio2@SteveStacStudio.lan>
Date: Tue May 12 00:55:50 2026 -0700
yolo tick 12: +40 sustainability brands, +6 takeback programs
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scripts/resale-guardrails.js | 7 ++++++
scripts/sustainability.js | 53 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2 files changed, 60 insertions(+)
diff --git a/scripts/resale-guardrails.js b/scripts/resale-guardrails.js
index be36302..5e59767 100644
--- a/scripts/resale-guardrails.js
+++ b/scripts/resale-guardrails.js
@@ -56,6 +56,13 @@ const TAKEBACK_PROGRAMS = [
{ name: 'For Days Take Back', url: 'https://fordays.com/pages/take-back-bag', accepts: 'any brand, any condition', kind: 'recycle' },
{ name: 'TerraCycle (varies)', url: 'https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/', accepts: 'depends on local program', kind: 'recycle' },
{ name: 'Local Goodwill', url: 'https://www.goodwill.org/locator/', accepts: 'any wearable garment', kind: 'donate' },
+ // ---- v12 expansion 2026-05-12 — +6 vetted programs ----
+ { name: 'Madewell Denim Recycling', url: 'https://www.madewell.com/inspo-do-well-denim-recycling-landing.html', accepts: 'any-brand denim → insulation', kind: 'recycle' },
+ { name: 'REI Used Gear', url: 'https://www.rei.com/used', accepts: 'REI-purchased outdoor/active', kind: 'resell' },
+ { name: 'ThredUp Cleanout Kit', url: 'https://www.thredup.com/cleanout', accepts: 'any women\'s+kids brand', kind: 'resell' },
+ { name: 'The North Face Renewed', url: 'https://www.thenorthfacerenewed.com/', accepts: 'TNF only', kind: 'repair+resell' },
+ { name: 'Nike Reuse-A-Shoe', url: 'https://www.nike.com/sustainability/reuse-a-shoe', accepts: 'any athletic shoe → court material', kind: 'recycle' },
+ { name: 'H&M Garment Collecting', url: 'https://www2.hm.com/en_us/sustainability-at-hm/our-work/close-the-loop.html', accepts: 'any brand, any condition (in-store bins)', kind: 'recycle' },
];
function repairAndRecycleOptions({ brand, city } = {}) {
diff --git a/scripts/sustainability.js b/scripts/sustainability.js
index 4890c06..a12536b 100644
--- a/scripts/sustainability.js
+++ b/scripts/sustainability.js
@@ -75,6 +75,59 @@ const TIERS = {
'Repetto': 3,
'DVF': 3,
'Fendi': 3,
+ // ---- v12 expansion 2026-05-12 — +40 brands ----
+ // Sources: Good On You public ratings, B-Corp directory, Remake brand tracker.
+ // Tiers are advisory, ranked against the rubric at top of file.
+ //
+ // -- Tier 5 (gold-standard / B-Corp / fully circular) --
+ 'Mate the Label': 5, // B-Corp; LA organic basics; 100% non-toxic dyes
+ 'Nudie Jeans': 5, // free lifetime denim repair; circular program
+ 'Boyish Jeans': 5, // 100% deadstock + recycled denim
+ 'Kotn': 5, // B-Corp; Egyptian-cotton coop sourcing
+ 'Tonle': 5, // zero-waste cut, fair-trade Cambodia
+ // -- Tier 4 (leader in materials / supply-chain transparency) --
+ 'Naadam': 4, // direct-source Mongolian cashmere
+ 'Mott & Bow': 4, // small-batch denim, 30-day fit guarantee
+ 'DL1961': 4, // closed-loop water dye process
+ 'Frank And Oak': 4, // B-Corp; recycled materials line
+ 'Saitex / Outland Denim': 4, // water-recovery denim mill, Australian B-Corp
+ 'Knickey': 4, // organic-cotton underwear + textile recycling
+ 'Boody': 4, // organic bamboo basics
+ 'Tradlands': 4, // small woman-owned, deadstock + LA-made
+ 'Sezane': 4, // 1% for the Planet; Paris-made staples
+ 'Whimsy + Row': 4, // LA deadstock + recycled fabrics
+ // -- Tier 3 (published program / mainstream pricing) --
+ 'Theory': 3, // Good Wool program; LVMH portfolio
+ 'Vince': 3,
+ 'Joseph': 3,
+ 'Sandro': 3,
+ 'Maje': 3,
+ 'rag & bone': 3,
+ 'A.P.C.': 3,
+ 'Marine Layer': 3, // Re-Spun cotton-recycling line; mixed overall
+ 'Carhartt': 3,
+ 'L.L.Bean': 3,
+ 'Frame': 3,
+ 'Mother': 3, // denim
+ 'Re/Done': 3, // reworked vintage Levi's
+ 'Goldsign': 3,
+ 'Brunello Cucinelli': 3, // strong artisan-labor practices; weak transparency
+ 'Tom Ford': 3,
+ 'Loewe': 3,
+ 'Jacquemus': 3,
+ // -- Tier 2 (mass-market, no published program) --
+ 'Express': 2,
+ 'Aritzia': 2, // some Babaton material disclosure; volume retail
+ 'Abercrombie & Fitch': 2,
+ 'Hollister': 2,
+ 'American Eagle': 2,
+ 'Aerie': 2,
+ 'White House Black Market': 2,
+ // -- Tier 1 (fast-fashion / known labor or env issues) --
+ 'PrettyLittleThing': 1,
+ 'Cider': 1,
+ 'Temu': 1, // dropship marketplace, not a brand per se
+ 'Nasty Gal': 1,
};
function tierFor(brand) {
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