Reuse
Reuse is a one-of-a-kind second-hand jacket bought for a bargain price. It’s a stack of ‘new to you’ books where every penny supported a charity. Or that item cluttering up your house becoming a lifesaver when passed on to a friend. If we really have reached peak stuff, then reuse is the future of shopping.
What is reuse?
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Sharing
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Repairing
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Donating
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Re-selling
Many of the things we throw away haven’t always reached the end of their useful life. From clothes sitting in our wardrobes, old curtains stored in a cupboard, electricals we don't use or furniture that just won't fit. If you don’t want or need it, check whether it can still be used by someone else.
71% of parents would pass on unwanted toys to friends and family or donate them to a good cause.
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6 reasons to keep reusing
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Save money, energy and resources
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Find unique, one-off items in second-hand shops
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Second-hand can mean better quality for less money as items have stood the test of time
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Reduce waste to landfill
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Help your local community and bring people together
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Learn a new skill like repairing or upcycling
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What is Revolve?
Revolve is a quality standard for second-hand stores in Scotland and is awarded to stores that meet high standards in safety, cleanliness and service, giving shoppers that extra reassurance to shop second-hand first.
Take the next step
Need something new to you?
Buy second-hand. Find your local Revolve certified store.
Look after what you have
If something breaks, rather than throwing it in the bin, pop along to a repair cafe to make it good as new.
Pass on
Give unwanted items to friends or family, or look out for a local swap shop - swapping events for clothes, small electricals or furniture.
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Have a #TrialPeriod
The environmental impact of single-use period products is staggering with 427.5 million being disposed of every year in Scotland. Even worse, one pad can take up to 500 years to break down.