Tern reduces the carbon impact of returns.
We are building an efficient commerce infrastructure to reduce environmental impact.
50%
Of merchandise returned in 2021 in the US didn’t make it back to retail inventory.
203g co2
Emissions of a single item using a courier, when being returned.
94%
Decrease of carbon emissions on the first mile of returns with Tern’s practices.
The Tern difference
Smart pickup routing, with package consolidation and weekly pickups by neighborhood to drastically reduce carbon emissions.
Merchandise inspection and routing based on condition allows for efficient resale processes to reduce “returns” production and drastically reduce goods that end up in landfills.
Tern’s reusable tote bags or Tern’s poly mailer bags can eliminate pounds of packing materials and recyclables weekly.
