Week 33: I resolve to buy more second-hand items to reduce my consumption of raw materials.
Date: 18-Aug-09
Re-using resources is one way we can contribute to a more sustainable future. We are consuming resources at a rate faster than they can be replaced by our planet so doing everything we can to reduce our ecological footprint is really important.
I can explore local charity shops, classifieds, garage sales or online trading sites to unearth a wealth of second-hand treasures and bargains. I should check these places out before I buy new – I will save some money, and make better use of our limited natural resources.
For details of charity stores near me, online trading and swapping groups and other ways to source second-hand items, I can visit www.RecyclingNearYou.com.au, enter my council area and visit the relevant links under the ‘Pass it on’ section in the bottom left-hand corner.
Commitment Statement
I resolve to buy more second-hand items to reduce my consumption of raw materials.
This Green Resolution proudly supported by the St Vincent de Paul Society