Project PEACE: Shop Smart and Save the Environment

Sign outside of a second hand store. Photo acquired from the Public Domain

 Calling all Shop-a-holics!

Who knew you can help out the environment by thrift store shopping! By shopping at thrift stores, you are reducing waste and pollution since it cuts down manufacturing demands. Plus you're also saving money...and who doesn't like saving money!? Also, you are helping out local businesses because oftentimes the money made at consignment shops end up going back to the local community.

Check out more reasons why to thrift shop here!

If you make purchases that are second hand, you will find a variety of cuts, styles, prints and more that you won't see in every other retail store. Sometimes things that may seem outdated can add a unique, edgy look to your personal wardrobe style. You most certainly won't have to worry about someone buying the same exact outfit as you because chances are if you get it at a thrift store, they don't have many in a back stock.

Don't believe me when I say you CAN still look great in clothes that are from a thrift shop? Check out this blog "Thrift and Shout"