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Enhancing the quality of resale
Déjà Vu is a business that believes well-made goods are “worth buying twice”. Founded in Beijing in 2017, the second-hand trading platform specialises in selling refurbished books, clothing, and small electronics — a market which is projected to surge from RMB 300 billion (USD 42 million) in 2015 to close to RMB 3 trillion (USD 417.9 billion) by 2025.
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We develop and promote the idea of a circular economy. We inspire and work with business, academia, policymakers, and institutions across the globe. Our vision is an economic system that’s better for people and the environment.
