Shift to thrift – buying second hand versus new

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By Chrystal JohnsonOct 15, 2014, 11:03 am81 pts
According to National Geographic, people living in the United States throw away four-fifths of a ton of trash per person, per year. Yes, that’s 1,600 pounds of trash per year – PER PERSON. The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.7 years. That means the average person in the U.S. will generate…

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