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Retail4Earth is a groundbreaking research and innovation project dedicated to transforming retail into a driver of sustainability. Funded under the NCN OPUS 25 programme, the project explores how artificial intelligence (AI), immersive technologies (AR/VR), and circular retail models can help reduce environmental footprints, empower small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and inspire greener consumer choices.
At its core, Retail4Earth provides sustainable solutions for a greener planet by:
Reducing waste and carbon emissions through smarter digital tools.
Creating transparent and immersive shopping experiences with AR/VR.
Supporting retailers in adopting circular models such as reuse, refill, and repair.
Generating evidence and policy insights to guide cities, businesses, and communities toward more sustainable futures.
Supporting retailers in adopting circular models such as reuse, refill, and repair.
Generating evidence and policy insights to guide cities, businesses, and communities toward more sustainable futures.
Together with universities, businesses, technology partners, and policymakers, Retail4Earth is shaping the future of retail one that is digital, circular, and sustainable.
Our Pillars at a Glance
What We Do
Retail4Earth advances sustainable retail through:
- AI for Sustainable Retail – using artificial intelligence to predict demand, optimize logistics, and minimize waste.
- Immersive Technologies (AR/VR) – introducing augmented and virtual reality to improve transparency, enhance training, and build virtual stores for experimentation.
- Circular Retail Models – designing convenient systems for repair, reuse, and refill that reduce carbon footprints and encourage responsible consumption.
- Societal & Policy Impact – creating data, evidence, and policy recommendations for SMEs, cities, and governments to support sustainable retail ecosystems.
Join us to co-create practical tools and measurable change.
Why It Matters
Retail is one of the largest global industries and a major contributor to environmental impact. By digitalizing and innovating retail systems, we can:
- Cut waste and emissions.
- Encourage conscious consumption.
- Provide practical solutions for SMEs and local communities.
- Support the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Problem: The Unsustainable Status Quo
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Who We Work With
Retail4Earth is a collaborative project uniting universities, industry partners, SMEs, and policy organizations across Europe. We gratefully acknowledge the support of our partners and funding bodies.
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Have questions or want to collaborate? Our team would love to hear from you.
Email: retail4e@agh.edu.pl
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