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Apr 20, 2022
Where to Buy Second-Hand Books Online and in Person
Nothing beats the feeling of picking up a new book for the first time. We shouldn't judge books by their cover, but it is still hard to resist the feel of a physical print book. And this is reflected in the 10-year high in sales for new UK books. Here Are the Best Second-Hand Alternatives to Buying New Books.
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Apr 19, 2022
Ways to Celebrate Earth Day That Make a Difference
On Earth Day 2024, what can you do to make a real difference? There are some small but powerful actions that we can take to ensure we really do look after our world.
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Mar 30, 2022
Affordable Sustainable Clothing for Holidays and Festivals
When you're looking to be a little more eco-savvy when packing for a holiday or a weekend getaway, there are lots of ways to refresh your wardrobe. Here's our tips for affordable, sustainable clothing for holidays, festivals and wherever your travels take you.
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Feb 17, 2022
Introducing Five Sustainable Alternatives to Single Use Wrapping Paper
Here in the UK, we throw away an estimated 227,000 miles of wrapping paper each year at Christmas, according to waste...
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Nov 9, 2021
5 Preloved Fashion Myths BUSTED
Why wouldn't you buy preloved fashion? After all, it saves our planet from being overrun by the mountains of waste we're creating. You still get to wear quality clothing and you can even save money when you buy second hand. In today's blog we're going to try to bust some of the myths about second hand clothes.
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Oct 8, 2021
Where Can I Recycle in Tyne & Wear: A Useful Guide
It's a nightmare sorting through your empty cartons, dead batteries and worn-out clothes. The labels aren't always clear about what you can or can't recycle. We've put together this comprehensive guide for where to recycle or upcycle a wide range of goods across Tyne and Wear.
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Sep 28, 2021
Alternatives to eBay, Depop and Vinted: Top Five Places to Sell Preloved Fashion Online
Stuck for where to sell your snazzy second hand jacket? If you're looking for somewhere a bit different to sell your super second hand garments then we have just the list for you.
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Sep 17, 2021
Second Hand September 2024: Does It Go Far Enough?
I'm all for Second Hand September. Hats off to Oxfam GB for the work they've put into this campaign over the past 6 y...
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Aug 23, 2021
A Potted History of Jeans and How to Make Denim Sustainable
We've all got a trusty pair of vintage jeans that are a staple of our outfits for work and for going out with friends. My grandad owns a pair of jeans that have as many patches on them as they have years of age! It is a testament to just how well-wearing jeans are, and how we can make our clothes last.
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Aug 12, 2021
What the 'code red' IPCC report means and how we can make the biggest difference
We had a visit from ITV Tyne Tees on the back of the shocking latest IPCC report described as a "Code red for humanity". It has been great to see new faces coming to our shop after seeing us on the news, eager to support our cause in preventing goods from going to landfill. But big change is needed.
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Aug 4, 2021
Going for gold not landfill - recycled e-waste Olympic medals step in right direction
Team GB are flying at this years' Olympics, with the likes of Tom Daley, Lauren Williams and Charlotte Dujardin posing with gold, silver and bronze medals that they have won. But did you know that all 5,000 Olympic and Paralympic medals up for grabs this year are made using recycled materials?
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Jul 21, 2021
To Rent or Not to Rent clothes - This is the Environmental Dilemma
You can rent a car, you may live in a rented house and we even used to do this thing where we rented copies of films on DVDs and VHS tapes- but have you ever thought about renting clothes? Surely it makes sense for higher-end, more formal fashion items that you might only wear on special occasions.
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