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the information on a printed card and sent it free of charge   The Worn Wear initiative is one of several programs that
        to the customer so they could take it with them for reference,   have earned Patagonia an almost cult-like following among
        and not pay a fortune in data consumption abroad.       consumers who increasingly choose to spend their money
                                                                with companies that hold to similar values.

        2. Take a stand.

        In an increasingly complex world, a few brands have
        taken a stand in ways that have propelled their brand in
        meaningful ways. Adopting an ideology—not just in their
        marketing, but in their business—has long served Patagonia
        in ways that have clearly positioned them as environmental
        stewards of the earth. The brand’s Worn Wear campaign
        is an excellent example of the company’s commitment to
        recycling and sustainability. Using the tagline—Buy It
        Used, Wear It, Trade It In, Rinse and Repeat—the program
        welcomes donations of gently used Patagonia garments and
        provides credit for future purchases to anyone who contrib-
        utes apparel to the campaign. By recycling used Patagonia
        garments, the company’s environmental message extends     Patagonia’s Worn Wear campaign offers incentives for
        to its advertising, through its social content, to grassroots   recycling Patagonia garments, including credit for future
                                                                  purchases. The company actively supports environmental
        activations, and even to its sponsorship of large content
                                                                  causes, and it makes sure its customers know it.
        initiatives in the form of environmental films.









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