Patagonia’s ReFelt initiative transforms 200,000+ discarded sweaters annually into storage baskets. Process innovations:

• Acid-Free Recycling: Preserves fiber length
• Blockchain Tracking: Verifies post-consumer content
• Community Programs: Homeless shelters earn $15/hr repairing donated wool

“Each basket contains 3 repurposed garments,” says sustainability head Cora Li. The program has diverted 82 tons of textile waste since 2021.