Our impact
Good for people. Good for the planet.
Every purchase on Alternae does double duty: it puts money in a real person's pocket and keeps a good object in use. Here's the difference our community is making together.
92¢
of every dollar goes to sellers
180k+
pre-loved items rehomed
40k+
independent sellers supported
1.2k t
of CO₂e avoided vs. buying new
Illustrative figures for our community.
Money to real people
We take a commission of 8.9% + $0.40 and pass the rest straight to sellers: no pay-to-win search, no inflated fees. For many of our makers, Alternae is a meaningful part of their income.
A second life for good things
Every pre-loved item bought here is one not sent to landfill and one fewer made from scratch. Reuse is the simplest, most effective form of sustainability we know.
Lighter by design
Handmade goods are produced in small batches, on demand, close to home. That means far less waste and a much smaller footprint than mass production.
Stronger communities
Independent sellers keep skills, craft, and money circulating locally. Supporting them strengthens the kind of small, human-scale economy worth keeping.
Every order counts
Shop handmade and pre-loved, or open a shop and give your own items a second life.