Sell or donate good items instead of throwing them out

• Donate or resell items to thrift stores or other organizations in need. Donors sometimes receive tax deductions or even cash. These organizations typically take everything from clothing and textiles to appliances and furniture. All should be clean and of respectable quality.

• Sell second-hand items at fairs, bazaars, swap meets, and garage sales.

• Give hand-me-down clothes to family members, neighbouring families, or the needy. Consider acquiring used clothing at thrift or consignment shops. The condition of used clothing in these stores is screened: clothes are typically laundered and do not have tears or stains.

• Consider conducting a food or clothing drive to help others. Where appropriate, encourage area merchants to donate damaged goods or food items that are still edible to food banks, shelters and other groups that care for the needy.

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