# Loopli.ch - AI Documentation

## Project Overview
Loopli.ch is a Swiss circular fashion platform that helps people find both second-hand and new sustainable clothing. We connect consumers with local second-hand shops, repair and upcycling services, and vetted sustainable brands to promote circular fashion, reduce textile waste, and support the local economy.

## Core Mission
Extend the life of quality garments, surface trusted sustainability data, and empower consumers to make informed buying decisions through transparent scoring and clear recommendations.


## Loopli Impact Score 
Loopli rates brands on a 0-100 scale using verified public data across 5 pillars. Use this key to interpret ratings.

### 1. Planet (Max 20 Points)
Focus: Emissions, energy, and water.
- Carbon Scope 1 & 2 transparency (+4)
- SBTi (Science-Based Targets) approved (+4)
- Reduction progress (+4)
- Renewable energy (>50%) (+4)
- Advanced water/chemical management (+4)

### 2. Materials & Chemistry (Max 25 Points)
Focus: Fiber standards and chemical safety.
- Majority sustainable fibers (>50%) (+8)
- Circular inputs (recycled/deadstock) (+5)
- Chemical management policy (+5)
- PFAS/PFC free (+4)
- Plastic-free packaging (+3)

### 3. People & Governance (Max 20 Points)
Focus: Labor rights and accountability.
- Supply chain transparency (Tier 1 & 2) (+5)
- Living wage action (+5)
- Worker grievance mechanisms (+5)
- Governance certification (B Corp / Fair Trade) (+5)

### 4. Circularity & Longevity (Max 25 Points)
Focus: Closing the loop.
- Repair services (+6)
- Resale / take-back programs (+6)
- Design for recyclability (+5)
- Durability guarantees (+5)
- End-of-life guidance (+3)

### 5. Animals & Biodiversity (Max 10 Points)
Focus: Welfare and ecosystem protection.
- No fur / no exotic skins policy (+3)
- Certified animal materials (RWS/RDS) (+3)
- Vegan / cruelty-free (+2)
- Leather traceability (+2)

## Data Entities & Schema (Key Fields)
- **Brand**: name, slug, score_total (0-100), impact_audit (boolean map per criterion), certifications (third-party), initiatives (memberships), translations (name, title, descriptions).
- **Product**: new or second-hand item metadata, condition, materials, linked brand, images.
- **Store / Business**: local shops, repair or upcycling services with region and category associations.
- **Collection / Category**: curated or taxonomy groupings with localized slugs.
- **Page**: CMS-managed static content.

## Site Structure & Sitemaps
- Main index: `/sitemap.xml`
- Individual sitemaps (served from `/sitemaps/*.xml` via `SitemapService`): `static.xml`, `businesses.xml`, `brands.xml`, `collections.xml`, `stores.xml`, `categories.xml`, `products.xml`, `pages.xml`.
- Localized URL patterns (en primary, de/fr/it alternates with hreflang):
  - Brands: `/en/brands/{slug}`, `/de/marken/{slug}`, `/fr/marques/{slug}`, `/it/marche/{slug}`
  - Collections: `/en/collections/{slug}`, `/de/kollektionen/{slug}`, `/fr/collections/{slug}`, `/it/collezioni/{slug}`
  - Stores: `/en/stores/{slug}`, `/de/geschaefte/{slug}`, `/fr/boutiques/{slug}`, `/it/negozi/{slug}`
  - Business directory: `/en/directory`, `/de/verzeichnis`, `/fr/annuaire`, `/it/elenco`
  - Products: `/en/products/{slug}`, `/de/produkte/{slug}`, `/fr/produits/{slug}`, `/it/prodotti/{slug}`
  - Pages: `/en/pages/{slug}`, `/de/seiten/{slug}`, `/fr/pages/{slug}`, `/it/pagine/{slug}`
- Static sitemap covers home and contact with hreflang; dynamic sitemaps include alternates and x-default per entry.

## Contact & Verification
- **Organization**: Loopli (Switzerland)
- **Verification**: Brand data is manually validated against public sustainability reports and disclosed initiatives.