Stripe International Inc. (HQ: Okayama City; President: Masashi Kawabe) conducted its 'STRIPE Eco fair' clothing collection event across participating stores nationwide from February 21 to March 15, 2026.

This initiative aims to collect unwanted clothing and repurpose them as new resources. With broad support from commercial facilities and developers, the event achieved a nationwide scale. The total collection reached 71,566 items, exceeding the previous September 2025 results (58,954 items) by more than 120%.

Unlike traditional recycling that focuses solely on fiber-to-fiber processes, this initiative collaborates with the 'Withal Project' to transform collected items into diverse products such as furniture, shopping bags, business cards, posters, and store fixtures, creating a broader circular model.

2026 Feb-Mar STRIPE Eco fair Highlights: - Period: Feb 21 – March 15, 2026 - Locations: Nationwide Stripe International stores (with some exceptions) - Items Accepted: All clothing and accessories (including non-brand items, must be laundered) - Incentive: One 500-yen coupon per item (up to 5 items per visit)

About Withal: General Incorporated Association Withal is a resource environment project realizing a new 'multi-circular economy' through innovative recycling methods.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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