Reducing the number of new
things you buy is the easiest and best way to ease your impact on the
environment. Wherever possible, try to find a used version of the
furniture, appliances, electronics, or cars you’re shopping for. This
will eliminate the need for more natural resources that are consumed
to manufacture and ship a new product to you.
You can find beautiful, high-quality furniture and other household
items through Craigslist, local thrift shops, and reuse centers like
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore and MRC that will help lighten your
environmental footprint…and save you money, too. |
Buying used furniture can save you money - and
help save the planet. |
