From The EAC: Circular Holiday Gift Giving
This holiday season, let's rethink the tradition of buying new. Giving (and receiving) used or pre-loved items transforms gift-giving from a purely commercial exchange into an act of mindful sustainability. When you embrace secondhand, you are directly choosing to keep an existing item in circulation, saving on the resources, energy, and waste associated with manufacturing and packaging a brand new product.
Options for finding incredible, high-quality items are more diverse than ever. Skip the big box stores and instead explore community based options like local Buy Nothing groups, Facebook Marketplace, consignment shops and thrift stores.
A pre-loved gift shows creativity, effort, and a shared commitment to minimizing our footprint. This year, let's think beyond the new product shelf. By celebrating the beauty of used items, we can help reduce the global demand for new manufacturing and keep items out of landfills.
Upcoming Events:
Dec 1 - Jan 15 Holiday Lights Recycling at the Township Building Police Lobby
Email the Environmental Advisory Council at WhitpainEAC@gmail.com or visit its Website