Nothing new: why we should (learn to) appreciate second-hand. by sustainancy

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Nothing new: why we should (learn to) appreciate second-hand.
There is little worse for our earth than constantly producing new things and scraping them again. Fortunately, the second-hand market offers a solution. I explain to you why it is so important to (second-hand) appreciate second-hand.

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## The importance of second-hand
Shopping is not popular with everyone. It has an old-fashioned image, thrift shops are often a mess and many people do not like the idea of ​​using something that has already belonged to someone else.

## Less stuff
Well, for the environment! Our biggest environmental impact is caused by buying and disposing of stuff.

For the making of stuff - sometimes very scarce - raw materials are needed that must first be extracted. Then the items are produced, transported and stored. Then they are used and discarded. The impact of your laptop goes a lot further than just the power that you pull out of the wall.

People often stop thinking about buying something nice and innocent for children, pets, homes or garments, but for our planet it is very necessary to drastically reduce the consumption of stuff. For example, we use less raw materials and less energy and we produce less pollution.

Even if you're not really from the candlesticks and a new smartphone every year, everyone buys things that you might have forgotten. It is therefore important to keep wondering if you really need something.

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## Reuse
On the other hand, there are of course also things that make our lives a lot more pleasant and cozy and so we want to buy. This is where second hand offers a solution!

There are already so many things in the world that there is a good chance that what you are looking for already exists. When stuff unused in a closet is dusted or removed without being used, that is pure waste of raw materials and energy.

If we start using things that already exist instead of new ones, we ensure that the raw materials are not won for nothing and the demand for new products decreases, or at least decreases less.

What's more, buying less and buying second-hand is the most effective and budget-friendly way to make your life more sustainable.

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@joestarjo ·
I know this thread is 5 years old, but I couldn't agree more with the importance of appreciating second-hand items. Buying and disposing of new stuff has a huge impact on our environment. By embracing the second-hand market, we can make a positive difference. Reducing our consumption of new items helps in many ways. It minimizes the need for extracting scarce raw materials, decreases energy usage, and reduces pollution. If you're looking for quality second-hand clothing, you can check out places websites online. <a href="https://globalpalletsliquidation.com/product/mens-wholesale-clothing-pallets/">Buying Men’s Wholesale Clothing online </a> can be a great way to find stylish items while reducing waste.
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