Gregory's ServerI read recently that secondhand clothes now account for over 10% of the fashion market in France, and I was in a retro shop on Saturday that was buzzing - with lots of young people that were pretty obviously not short of money. Re-use, recycle, etc, is catching on, and I guess many manufacturers are worried by it.
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@crazydutchy @GeofCox @DJDarren Some companies do more than worry. Apple, it sounds like, has found a way to reduce the second-hand market by destroying scads of devices. I'd say it was clever if it wasn't so evil. @markstahl @GeofCox @DJDarren Hmm, yeah, they probably find themselves clever... But you are right, it's bad. @GeofCox @crazydutchy @DJDarren A lot of the best quality articles of clothing I own are second-hand. @plasmawiz @GeofCox @DJDarren I don't have any second hand clothing, that does not mean I have wasted a lot of money on clothing to begin with. And I wear it until it's worn out, after which I put it in one of those bags where it does get recycled, or given to people who can't afford to buy clothing. @GeofCox @plasmawiz @DJDarren I am really not into the latest fashion, I gave that up years ago. But who knows what I might do in the future. Never say never is my motto. @GeofCox @crazydutchy @DJDarren I like to buy slightly oversized coats and jackets, and then tailor them to fit nicely. I like older style clothing and it is always a good project. |
@GeofCox @DJDarren Let them worry, I think there is nothing wrong with recycling or using devices as long as possible. I am not replacing my phone every 2 years, I couldn't nor would I want to.