Abstract
The guest talk introduced the business model of OnTheList and illustrated the concept of the circular economy and how society can rethink progress. Mr Diego convinced that “turning inventory into opportunities.” can provide a sustainable way for brands to sell through past season items that would have otherwise end in landfills.
Speaker
Mr Diego Dultzin Lacoste, co-founder of OnTheList
Facilitator
Dr Chan Hauling, Assistant Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong
About OnTheList
Founded in 2016 by Delphine LeFay and Diego Dultzin Lacoste, OnTheList is Asia’s first members-only flash sales concept. They work with retail brands to sustainably sell past season items, preventing landfill waste and offering steep discounts to members. With over 600 flash sales and a community of 500k+ members, they’ve expanded to several regions including Singapore and Australia. Committed to sustainability, OnTheList has saved over 1.6 million items from landfills. Their CSR initiative, OnTheLove, furthers their mission by partnering with local organizations and hosting charity sales.
