According to a survey, one in 10 of us plan to give second hand gifts because of the pressure the rising prices are exerting on household budgets. But reusing items does not just help save money, it can also help the environment by reducing carbon emissions and saving water and energy.
'It's good for the environment and good for the economy'
And it is younger people in particular who are driving the trend, according to a survey commissioned by eBay. "Secondly it's also great for your wallet, as you'll know at the moment we're trying to get those pounds to stretch further, and it's great to be able to buy pre-loved and allow you to be able to do to that.
Oxfam now runs an online shop where customers can browse thousands of items donated from across the country, and for some, the charity says, bargain-hunting for something that is no longer widely available is part of the thrill.
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