As a kid I was always taught the three R's; Recycle, Reuse, Reduce.
The aim was to reduce the amount of landfill, by recycling and reusing our things.
With so many items in today's world designed to be 'one use' or 'disposable', not a lot of people think about the consequences of our actions. We're creating a disposable life, when it really isn't.
Our landfills are overflowing with items that could be salvaged and brought back to life. We could be re-purposing our belongings, we should be reversing the damage created by years of living a lazy lifestyle. I know not everyone will think it's something important, but I personally believe it really is. I feel like my kids and my kids kids will have to suffer because of our actions today.
I try to make my mark by buying second hand. Sometimes it's exciting to buy something new, but it's not something I often do. I love rummaging through thrift bins and op shop displays. I love adventuring out to the local transfer station (the tip) and looking at all of their goodies.
I did that such thing on Sunday when I had a bit of time to kill. My local tip is the Knox Transfer Station & Recycling Facility, (which you can have a look at here) is open 7 days a week, and offers a selection of building materials, clothes, books, trinkets and electrical goods (untagged) as well as hundreds of other things. Entry is free if you're going to the shop, and the staff are always lovely.
I also went and had a look at my local 'recycling shop'. Now I say that, and not 'op shop' as I think the Hunter Gatherer at Knox isn't an op shop. It's too stylised, it's too much about making a profit, and not about helping the local community. Now I might be wrong, and that's fine, I'm entitled to my opinion. Don't get the wrong idea though, you can still find some great little bargains there.
I find that sometimes these higher end stores have more brand name items, but that can also come with a brand name price. Generally the quality of the stock is better, and if you are an avid op shopper, you might just know where to look.
Now, I didn't get a chance to head over to any of my other favourite op shops on Sunday, but I wanted to mention them here, because I feel like everyone needs a bargain sometimes, and op shops are generally the best places for them:
Harrison Community Service Op Shop - Scoresby
4 Darryl Street, Scoresby, 9753 2203
- Great for photo frames, kitchen trinkets, linen, records, and shoes
Salvos Rowville
3/5 Fulham Road, Rowville
9753 2575
- Great for womens clothes, books, furniture and jewellery
Salvos Dandenong
1/111-115 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
9792 2575
- Great for clothes (mens and womens), fashion accessories, trinkets, kitchenware
The Mustard Tree
3/28 John Street, Lilydale
9735 3500 - Great for baby clothes, adults clothes, books, kitchen knick knacks, scarves, records.
*Bonus round - There's a cafe on site that sells great coffee and foccacias.
Vinnies Oakleigh
20 Crewe Road, Hughesdale
9568 1034
- Great for furniture, homewares, plus size fashion and mattresses
If you want more information on any of these op shops, or want to look for one local to you, head on over to www.opshop.org You can search by suburb or postcode, you can read peoples reviews and you can find more contact details.
I hope reading this post has made you think about buying second hand, it really is a good idea, both for saving money, and saving our world, a little bit at a time.
Much love
Jayde xx
The aim was to reduce the amount of landfill, by recycling and reusing our things.
With so many items in today's world designed to be 'one use' or 'disposable', not a lot of people think about the consequences of our actions. We're creating a disposable life, when it really isn't.
Our landfills are overflowing with items that could be salvaged and brought back to life. We could be re-purposing our belongings, we should be reversing the damage created by years of living a lazy lifestyle. I know not everyone will think it's something important, but I personally believe it really is. I feel like my kids and my kids kids will have to suffer because of our actions today.
I try to make my mark by buying second hand. Sometimes it's exciting to buy something new, but it's not something I often do. I love rummaging through thrift bins and op shop displays. I love adventuring out to the local transfer station (the tip) and looking at all of their goodies.
I did that such thing on Sunday when I had a bit of time to kill. My local tip is the Knox Transfer Station & Recycling Facility, (which you can have a look at here) is open 7 days a week, and offers a selection of building materials, clothes, books, trinkets and electrical goods (untagged) as well as hundreds of other things. Entry is free if you're going to the shop, and the staff are always lovely.
I also went and had a look at my local 'recycling shop'. Now I say that, and not 'op shop' as I think the Hunter Gatherer at Knox isn't an op shop. It's too stylised, it's too much about making a profit, and not about helping the local community. Now I might be wrong, and that's fine, I'm entitled to my opinion. Don't get the wrong idea though, you can still find some great little bargains there.
I find that sometimes these higher end stores have more brand name items, but that can also come with a brand name price. Generally the quality of the stock is better, and if you are an avid op shopper, you might just know where to look.
Now, I didn't get a chance to head over to any of my other favourite op shops on Sunday, but I wanted to mention them here, because I feel like everyone needs a bargain sometimes, and op shops are generally the best places for them:
Harrison Community Service Op Shop - Scoresby
4 Darryl Street, Scoresby, 9753 2203
- Great for photo frames, kitchen trinkets, linen, records, and shoes
Salvos Rowville
3/5 Fulham Road, Rowville
9753 2575
- Great for womens clothes, books, furniture and jewellery
Salvos Dandenong
1/111-115 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
9792 2575
- Great for clothes (mens and womens), fashion accessories, trinkets, kitchenware
The Mustard Tree
3/28 John Street, Lilydale
9735 3500 - Great for baby clothes, adults clothes, books, kitchen knick knacks, scarves, records.
*Bonus round - There's a cafe on site that sells great coffee and foccacias.
Vinnies Oakleigh
20 Crewe Road, Hughesdale
9568 1034
- Great for furniture, homewares, plus size fashion and mattresses
If you want more information on any of these op shops, or want to look for one local to you, head on over to www.opshop.org You can search by suburb or postcode, you can read peoples reviews and you can find more contact details.
I hope reading this post has made you think about buying second hand, it really is a good idea, both for saving money, and saving our world, a little bit at a time.
Much love
Jayde xx
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