If you don’t already make a conscious effort to buy pre-loved items from thrift stores and online resale websites, now might be the time to start. Beyond the thrill of finding stylish name-brand items for incredibly cheap prices, thrifting significantly reduces your secondhand impact on the climate crisis. A United Nations report from 2018 revealed that we have an estimated eleven years to reduce our impact on the climate before catastrophic changes occur. The fashion industry supplies an estimated 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions, making it a major contributor to climate change.
Thankfully, there are small steps you can take to help alleviate this rapid change. The shift to buying and selling thrifted clothes is totally easy (especially on your wallet), especially with the availability of online websites and resale apps. Plus, you can find total gems when thrifting, like retro styles from decades ago or a one-of-a-kind piece that no one else out there has. So, in light of making a small change wherever and whenever possible, here are some great stores and apps to help you get started on the thrifting life.