Our planet is so precious to us. Here are 10 everyday items that can require extra effort to recycle more responsibly and safely: Cell Phones – Donate to a worthy cause – send gently-used phones to Cell Phones for Soldiers, which recycles them and uses the money to help active duty military members and veterans call […]
Buying Second-Hand Will Always be in Vogue
Buying second hand goods is the most friendly environment choice any consumer can make. Whether it’s books, clothes, furniture, decorations, media or kids toys, you’re sure to do your part for the environment by buying used. Today we’ve outlined several reasons why buying used goods should always be your first option if you’re adamant about […]
The Story of Stuff – What can you live without?
Are you the mayor of stuffville? How much “stuff” do you own that you can live without? Secondhandtips.com is all about promoting a healthy consumer society and realizing the possibilities of saving our planet from the amount of crap that civilization constantly dumps on Mother Nature. Our goal is to educate, entertain and to be […]
Earth Day 2014 – Celebrating our Planet
Today is Earth Day! What better way to celebrate than to support a local second-hand shop, thrift store, neighbor’s garage sale or community gardening gathering! Over a billion people in 190 countries take action for Earth Day. Earth Day 2014 will seek to do just that through its global theme: Green Cities. With smart investments […]
50 Epic Recycling Ideas
There are probably thousands of items you can now recycle, but what are some of the more unique and created? How about old Ball Mason Jars and using them for drinks or those Yankee Candle Jars and using them for… anything? What cool things do you recycle? Let us know and we’ll share them with […]
The Upcycling Sophisticate
Today we introduce Linda Bingham, founder of The Upcycling Sophisticate. Linda is a country girl with a sophisticated style. A little glam, a little rusty, a little girly, a little dusty. A junkers, junker, a “Junkaprenuer.” As a true eclectic home spun artist where creativity abounds, come along for the ride and she will share […]