As we approach Christmas, the season of mass consumerism, consider giving used and up-cycled gifts. At the moment, Reconsidered Goods, (located on Patterson Avenue behind the Red Collecton) has 50% off all Christmas items. With the discount, Christmas-themed earrings are a mere .50¢. Most ornaments are less than a dollar. Reconsidered Goods is a non-profit business, committed to helping us live a more sustainable lifestyle. The above photo features a holiday tree they've constructed out of plastic items that were donated to the store.
It is estimated that 19 billion pounds of plastic end up in the ocean every year. Plastic waste is non-biodegradable. It just breaks down into smaller and smaller particles, with micro particles found in even the smallest of sea creatures. If you are looking for gifts, see if your family and friends will agree on gently used gifts.
If you are looking for a 2018 New Year's resolution, consider giving up single-use plastic. ("No thank you, I don't need a plastic straw. I don't need a plastic fork; I have a metal one in my purse"). To quote the Huffington Post, "The Oceans are Drowning in Plastic-- and no One's Paying Attention."*
Greensboro's Reconsidered Goods is paying attention, and they make it easier to reduce, reuse, and recycle without feeling like you are missing anything. In the meantime, we're wondering if RG will put a price tag on that up-cycled tree at the end of the season!
* Huffington Post reference and additional information, here.
Creative and wise!
Posted by: William Kendall | Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 11:18 AM