Meet Alex Husted, Founder & CEO of Helpsy: On the Consumer’s Role in the Sustainable Future of Fashion
Alex Husted, a passionate advocate for sustainability, founded Helpsy with a mission to revolutionize the fashion industry by focusing on reducing textile waste and promoting circular fashion. As the CEO of Helpsy, Alex believes that consumers play a crucial role in shaping the future of sustainable fashion. His journey wasn’t without challenges—Alex had to navigate complex logistics, changing consumer behaviors, and the lack of widespread awareness about fashion waste.
What set him apart was his commitment to creating a scalable solution for textile recycling. By educating consumers about their choices and creating an accessible system for recycling unwanted clothing, Helpsy has become the largest clothing collection company in the U.S. Alex’s perseverance in combining eco-conscious business practices with consumer engagement has paved the way for a more sustainable fashion industry.
His key takeaway: "Every choice we make as consumers influences the future of the planet. By being mindful of our purchases and how we dispose of textiles, we can actively contribute to a sustainable future."