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Low-tech way to save Earth: Don’t buy new goods, just regift
As scientists and political leaders continue to fight climate change with new technologies and initiatives, a global movement of people are popularizing one of the oldest methods of conservation. They’re reusing, repurposing, and regifting.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenAs scientists and political leaders continue to fight climate change with new technologies and initiatives, a global movement of people are popularizing one of the oldest methods of conservation. They’re reusing, repurposing, and regifting.
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3 storiesWasted: ‘Buy Nothing’ movement centers on regifting and reusing
A global movement of people are popularizing one of the oldest methods of conservation: reusing, repurposing, and regifting.
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