eBay is Staying Focused on Sustainability as Recommerce Grows

July 8, 2025

The ethos of eBay has evolved significantly since the resale platform was introduced in 1995, from a 2003 “Weird Al” Yankovic parody song listing, well, junk purchased on the site to dressing pop stars at the Met Gala the past two years.

As more consumers are turning to the platform for value—pre-loved and refurbished products now account for 40% of eBay’s gross merchandise volume—eBay is committed to its values around sustainability. It even hit its goal to achieve 100% renewable energy powering its operations by 2025 a year early.

Read the article here: https://www.retailbrew.com/stories/2025/07/08/ebay-is-staying-focused-on-sustainability-as-recommerce-grows