Buying used
Buying used is a more sustainable way to shop because it reduces the demand and the resources to create new products. Buying used items allows items to be repurposed and used instead of going to landfill.
In Oxford
-Off Square Books (large used book selection in back of store)
–Violet Valley Bookstore (located in Water Valley, MS – worth the drive!)
Online
-Thriftbooks.com: an online book store composed solely of reused books. -Thread Up: an online thrift store for women’s clothing and accessories
-Letgo: a website for buying reused items in your local area
–Goodwill Online: an online thrift store for women and men’s clothing and home goods
–Free Cycle Network: a website which facilitates “gifting” i.e. free giveaway of pre used items