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Reuse, Recycle, Rewear
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Written by Angela Trinh, Staff Writer
With the big trend of going green and the downfall of our economy, why not save the planet while saving money? Almost half of the 2.5 billion pounds of postconsumer textile waste prevented from entering the solid waste stream is recycled as secondhand clothing, proving that trading used clothing has a positive environmental impact.
When your parents can’t give you all the money you want and when the number of available jobs are low, it seems close to impossible to afford the latest fashions. Face it; stores like Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch and Metro Park are out of the question.
With the increasing demand of trendy and affordable clothes, other alternatives for shopping become more common. Used clothing might make you hesitant, but think about it; they’re washed, they look brand new, you’re recycling and they cost half or at least less than the original price.
That being said, the widely known stores that sell used clothing in the DFW metroplex area include The Buffalo Exchange and Plato’s Closet. If you’ve got clothes collecting dust in your closet, bringing them to these stores will prove a sizeable source of income. The Buffalo Exchange offers a great variety of clothes that both adults and teens could enjoy at a very reasonable price. I came across a $20 sweater from Abercrombie & Fitch that was originally $200, Coach hats and purses, Juicy tops and bags, Vans, Ed Hardy clothing at around 20% of the original cost and Dolce and Gabbana shirts. The store offers a cornucopia of shoes, tops, sunglasses, jeans, pants, dresses, jackets, jewelry, boots and even Halloween costumes.
While The Buffalo Exchange appeals to people of all ages, Plato’s closet focuses more on teenagers. They offer less expensive, younger-styled clothes like Aeropostle, Abercrombie and Hollister, which seem to be a hit with teenagers. Plato’s closet always has new items available, what with the ongoing cycle of people buying and selling. They also inspect the clothes carefully so you don’t receive an item with a stain or holes. So with the availability of cheap high-end clothing, do yourself a favor and go with the anything-but-guilty pleasure of eco-chic clothing.
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January 30th, 2010 at 12:10 am
good topic. i like the blog
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