U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, report finds (2020)

Re:U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, ... by pharmakom on Sunday August 01, 2021 @05:05PM (#28029967)

The problem with 2nd hand is convenience. Maybe I can save a few bucks browsing eBay etc. but it’s not worth the time spent compared to ordering new. I hate doing it though.

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Re:U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, ... by HalcyonicStorm on Sunday August 01, 2021 @06:31PM (#28030798)

I want to plug my company, GoodBuyGear, which is trying to solve this very problem

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Re:U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, ... by johannes1234321 on Sunday August 01, 2021 @06:55PM (#28030990)

If you just happen to need a potty now, then browsing is a lot of work.

If you know "oh, we will need larger cloths and a potty and some toys soon and that bed will be to small in a bit" you can monitor relevant sites on the side and see when the opportunity comes up.

Not to mention the social circle with parents a bit older and a bit younger. "Hey, we don't need this anymore. Do you?" - "oh it's a bit early, but I take it already thanks!"

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Re:U.S. generates more plastic trash than any other nation, ... by lisper on Sunday August 01, 2021 @05:43PM (#28030323)

Try nextdoor. I have found that people are often so eager to get rid of things that I need that I can get them for free.

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