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Sustainability

Posted on: October 27, 2016

[ARCHIVED] - Reuse and Resell Your Household Items -

Looking for new threads but don't want to pay retail price? Reluctant to throw away a prized pair of shoes?

Reusing and reselling goods help protect our environment and our health.

Reusing diverts waste from landfills, which emit greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. These same gases have been linked to respiratory diseases, including asthma.

Additionally, buying used reduces demand for raw materials and gives items a second life.

In 2013 alone, over 16,000 tons of solid waste were generated in Issaquah. Reusing and reselling are great ways to help lower this number.

Besides the environmental and health benefits, reusing and reselling help the local economy and save you money. Below are several local businesses and organizations that accept, repair or sell used goods:

Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
179 First Ave. S.E., Issaquah
425-392-4123

Goodwill drop-off site
970 Seventh Ave. N.W., Issaquah

Bellevue LifeSpring Thrift Shop
167 Bellevue Square, Bellevue
425-454-6424

Eastside Baby Corner
1510 N.W. Maple St., Issaquah
425-865-0234

Andre's Shoe Repair
1145 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah
425-392-8853

Doubletake Vintage & Consignment
1175 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite B11, Issaquah
425-392-4908

Recology CleanScapes Store
317 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 22, Issaquah
425-392-0285

Revolve Consignment
485 Front St. N., Suite C, Issaquah
425-295-7984

Small Threads for Kids
1480 N.W. Gilman Blvd., Suite 3, Issaquah
425-427-5430

Superior Seconds
96 Front St. S., Issaquah
425- 654-4340

Value Village
5530 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., Issaquah
425-392-2249