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💡 Discover easy, planet-friendly ways to deal with your old stuff — and make some money in the process

Profit off your old clothes with these simple services

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Turn old packaging and containers into something new

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Trade your used electronics for big rewards and cash

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Salvage damaged clothing with low-effort mending hacks

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Donate your old stuff to the people who need it most

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Plus, you can actually get higher-quality clothing this way.
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Upgrading your fashion habits can save you over $6,000 this decade — here's how

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The pile of old clothes sitting in your closet is valuable — here's how to get rewarded for decluttering your wardrobe

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Innovative artists fight back against harmful trend in fashion industry: 'Building something together'

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This 3-step closet hack makes decluttering effortless: 'You are basically a bouncer'

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Company unveils surprising leather alternative set to disrupt a $630 billion industry: 'We've learned how to navigate international supply chains'

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Former shopping addict shares harrowing details of major problem: 'Thank you for the slap into reality'


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COOL BRANDS

"One of our motivations in founding Harvest was you can't scale electrification if it's going to increase people's bills."
  • Tech Tech

Startup founder reveals the hidden technology essential for next-gen home heating and cooling: 'It's going to become a no-brainer'

Klima's technology is designed to be incredibly simple — installation should take less than a minute.
  • Business Business

Here's the device you need to save on your energy bills if you have a window or ductless air conditioner or heat pump

"We're building the infrastructure for circular fashion at scale."
  • Business Business

CEO breaks down revolution happening in secondhand shopping: 'We've witnessed a remarkable shift in mindset'

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They named the invention Thermavault.
  • Tech Tech

Teens develop groundbreaking device that could revolutionize health care: 'Definitely helpful, definitely useful'

The letter's call for a fee is intended as a stopgap measure.
  • Business Business

Grassroots organization calls for controversial fee on common grocery item — here's how it could change the way customers shop

"This enhancement is designed to optimize seal integrity over time."
  • Business Business

Tesla flags owners about critical upgrade to keep cars safer in disasters: 'You will receive a notification'

"Solar firms are making themselves indispensable to any administration, red or blue."
  • Business Business

Solar firm lands staggering $500 million deal to reshape the energy market: 'Survival requires more than sunlight'

"It's impossible to predict what impact that might have on the broader ecosystem."
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Volunteers help endangered bird make stunning return with unexpected planting strategy: 'It is lovely to see the result'

"You think you can just go for a drive without being sold something?"
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Furious onlooker shares shocking photo of towering structure warping beloved skyline: 'It was so beautiful before this'

"It was pretty apparent at first that the male had passed away."
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Experts make gut-wrenching discovery while examining bird found dangling in tree: 'We really just need to step it up'

"Better than letting another good vehicle go to waste."
  • Tech Tech

Battery company reveals innovative system that revives aging EVs with cutting-edge performance: 'I love this concept'

"Heat pumps are the right thing to do."
  • Home Home

Homeowners stunned by little-known system that cuts energy costs — here's how to find out if you qualify

"Ownership and leasing a solar system are both excellent ways to go solar."
  • Home Home

Company develops service that will install solar panels on your home for no money down — here's how it works

If your water heater needs to be replaced, it may be the perfect opportunity to make the leap.
  • Home Home

Next-gen water heater tech earns overwhelming praise after homeowner's outdated model gives out: 'It'll save you a ton of money in the long run'

"Worries us at the poison control center year-round."
  • Home Home

Poison Control Center issues stark warning after appliance puts family of four in emergency room: 'A hidden hazard'

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