Well, why wouldn’t you? We’ll start with the ‘dollars and sense’. I think the wise prophet, Macklemore, said it best: ‘Fifty dollars for a tee shirt…I call that getting swindled and pimped”. There’s fortunately been a big shift in the way society thinks about consignment shopping. No matter your financial circumstances, it’s just the smart thing to do.
But, it’s not JUST about the benjamins. Let’s talk sustainability. Did you know that buying pre-owned textiles not just reduces waste (currently ~85% of textiles goes to landfills), but it also reduces pollution, decreases our water footprint, reduces packaging, and saves energy? And, that’s not the end of the list. You can play a part in reducing the demand. Find out more here: https://greenwithless.com/second-hand-shopping-planet/