04/09/2026
At the end of January, Jeff Wang, our Taiwan Program Manager, and Benjamin Hemmings, our Operations Director, traveled through Taiwan to follow the journey of recyclable materials through key parts of our supply chain and to deepen relationships with partners across the country.
In Hualien, they spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Chiu, who guided visits to four informal collectors in our network that participate in our programs and services. It was an opportunity to see firsthand how materials are collected, stored, weighed, and picked up, and to better understand the daily work and relationships that make this system possible. They also visited Jinsan, the Chius’ facility, and Souwei, one of the suppliers they sell materials to.
In addition to Hualien, they also traveled to Taoyuan and Kaohsiung to visit some of our partners and explore opportunities to expand the reach of our work in Taiwan. Across the trip, they visited recycling, yarn, knitting, and dyeing facilities, gaining a deeper understanding of how collected materials move through the supply chain and ultimately become First Mile products.
We are grateful to the collectors, partners, and suppliers who welcomed them and shared their expertise. Their work continues to shape what responsible and transparent supply chains can look like.
We are proud of the products that come from this supply chain - including responsibly sourced plastic, yarn, and finished apparel and accessories. DM us to learn more.
