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Buy Nothing New Month - win vouchers for your actions!
If everyone on Earth lived like people in the UK, we’d need over two and a half planets to regenerate and absorb our waste; a clear signal we need to move toward a circular economy of reuse, repair and longer-lasting items. So how can you make a difference?
Repair or upcycle
Repairing or upcycling gives items a new lease of life, reducing waste and the demand for new materials. So pick up a sewing kit or pot of paint from a charity shop and learn how to fix damaged clothing or furniture.
Buy pre-loved
Purchasing pre-loved items from a local charity shop or market, or from sites like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Vinted, Depop and Thrift+ also reduces excessive consumption and will often save you money.
Win prizes for your sustainable actions!
Log your repaired or upcycled items and make a Buy Nothing New pledge on the My Greenspace app for a chance to win one of four monthly vouchers. Download the app now!