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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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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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