Category: SWRC Blog
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What Waste Tells About Us
Let me tell you a story… Actually, waste will do a lot of the talking. Look in a black garbage bag and someone’s world opens like a scrapbook. We estimate our waste based on who we wish to be. The bins and recycling statistics don’t lie and show we buy way more clothes, drink more…
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When Good Shoes Go Bad (and Why They Don’t Have to End Up in the Garbage)
I thought I’d scored a great find. While wandering through Value Village one afternoon, I spotted a pair of shoes that looked almost brand new. They were comfortable, stylish, and fit perfectly. Best of all? They were a great brand at only a fraction of what they would have cost new. Then I wore them.…
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Sustainable Intentions, Real Life Limits
When I was a younger woman, I was single, childless, and employed. I worked in a local shop that sold eco-products chosen for their benefit to society and the environment, including stainless steel straws, silicone replacement pouches for Ziplock bags, dish sponges made from biodegradable materials, and many more excellent products. I was fortunate to…