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Writing a Note to Attach to your Thrift Store Donations

What if items at the thrift shop came with a note from the previous owner? Notes can potentially add value that can boost thrift shop sales.

From Mitts to Mixers, Kitchen Consignment Stores Make Good Use of Used Goods

30 Mar 2016

Karen Schiff

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Karen Schiff is excited about a new kitchen consignment store. She used to buy low quality kitchen products new and had to replace them a few years later. Now she buys durable products that have a longer lifespan.

Why I Will Only Rent, Not Buy, Dresses From Now On

18 Mar 2014

Adrian Moyer

Rent, Share Rather Than Own

Why Adrian Moyer, a sustainably minded fashionista will only rent not buy dresses in the future. Her experience using Rent The Runway is described here.

The Real Value of Stuff We Don’t Need

19 Nov 2013

Ann Stone

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What's the real value of the stuff we don't need? We all think we should get lots of money for the stuff we no longer need. But beware! Simplification does not mean monetization! Our stuff has value way beyond money.

Thrift Store Shopping for Kids Has a Whole New Look

10 Jun 2014

Sue Carr

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Thrift store shopping for kids. Consignment shops. Used kids stuff. Tips from Sue Carr, mother of kids and a pro at finding treasures in thrift stores.

Our Top Ten No-Waste Holiday Tips – 2015 Edition

29 Nov 2015

Kate Good

Recycle or Compost, Regift, Save Energy Water and Other Resources, Share Rather Than Own

Our top ten tips for a no-waste holiday in 2015 from the WeHateToWaste community, to help you celebrate in style while saving time and money, too.

Celebrity Julia Louis-Dreyfus supports the environment and says no to plastic bags

How To Make it Easy, Fun to be Less Wasteful At Home

31 Jul 2013

Fredrica Rudell

Influence Others, Live Efficiently, Recycle or Compost, Reduce Reuse Refill, Repair and Repurpose, Share Rather Than Own, Small Houseprint, Swap

How to nudge friends, family and co-workers to be less wasteful and adopt greener behavior by making it easy, fun and popular.

Sustainable Fashion on a Budget

05 Nov 2015

Ruth Penniston

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Sustainable fashion isn't just about spending hundreds on ethically-sourced clothing and shoes. Eco-fashion maven Ruth Penniston, provides three great tips for a greener wardrobe on a budget.

Anybody Want to Share a Taxi?

21 Apr 2012

Jacquie Ottman

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Jacquie Ottman shares a positive story about sharing a taxi ride from New York's LaGuardia airport over the busy Christmas travel season.

Greener Grads Biz Takes Graduation Gowns Back for Reuse

23 May 2015

Seth Yon

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Seth Yon's Greener Grads business, launched in 2014, helps grads keep gowns out of landfills — and into a reuse stream where they can be worn up to 15 times before repurposing.