One of my favorite hobbies takes place Saturday mornings in garages and yards; the buying and selling of other people’s stuff (even when I am riding my bike I put a deposit down and return later with the truck)! Although Sean (and other friends) joke with me about my antique (junk, thrift, etc.) shopping habit, I persevere. I get great furniture, home supplies, and clothes for outrageously low prices. I love bargains, but also I love the planet. The Compact blog discusses going beyond recycling by borrowing, bartering, or buying used goods instead of new. The main goal is to reduce waste, but also fight Americans’ consumer culture of buying and having more ‘stuff.’ This blog helps us reflect on our consumption and how it affects our planet.
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