Posted
August 25, 2013
When
we talk about saving the environment, we say that we should all
reduce, reuse, and recycle. One great way of reducing resources
used—and saving money—is wearing second-hand clothes rather than
always buying new clothes.
You
can help others acquire great second-hand wardrobes by going through
your closets today and donating items you have outgrown or that you
never wear to a local thrift shop. Or give them to people you know
will use them, or sell them in a yard sale, or...the possibilities
are endless!
(If
you donate, don't forget to get written proof of the donation so it
will count as a tax deduction.)
Of
course, another great way to celebrate the day is by going to thrift
stores, yard sales, or consignment shops and looking for great items
for your own wardrobe. Remember that you can alter the clothes you
buy—cut them up, take them in, shorten a skirt, remove a collar,
add decorative buttons, whatever!
By
the way, donating clothing and buying previously-loved clothing both
help the economy as well as helps the environment! At least 9 billion
dollars annually changes hands in used-merchandise stores. Going to
thrift stores is a great way to get brand-named items for less.
Get inspired with these upcycled clothing ideas.
By
the way...
The
EPA Office of Solid Waste says that, on average, each and every
American throws away more than 68 pounds of clothing and cloth every
single year!
That makes more than 10 MILLION TONS of clothing and
cloth thrown away every year in this one country alone. Yikes!
Also
on this date:
Here
are my Pinterest pages on August
holidays, historical
anniversaries in August,
and August
birthdays.
And
here are my Pinterest pages on September
holidays, historical
anniversaries in September, and September
birthdays.
