From baby clothes and books to coffee tables and couches, there are plenty of things that don’t need to be bought brand new.

In the digital age it’s never been easier to find good-quality secondhand goods – check out Facebook marketplace and groups, Gumtree and apps like Depop.

You know the saying – one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.

Next time you’re decluttering, save things from landfill and save yourself some pounds by joining Bristol’s active swapping community.

You get points for your unwanted items, which you can then ‘spend’ on things you need.

Mobile phones are energy intensive to manufacture. Extending the use of your smartphone for just one more year can cut its carbon impact by a third.

And don’t leave your old ones forgotten in a drawer. The charity Hubbub refurbs unwanted smartphones for people who don’t have one.

Frustrated by the sheer volume of packaging in supermarkets? Appalled by your bin bulging with plastic wrapping?

Visit your local zero waste shop with some reusable containers and you’re all set for no-fuss, plastic-free shopping.

The average drill is used for just 13 mins in its lifetime. From lawnmowers to projector screens, why spend money when you could borrow what you need?

Drop a message on your street WhatsApp or Facebook group to see if someone has what you’re looking for.

Or check out Bristol’s dedicated ‘Library of things.’ Instead of books, you can find – among other things – tools, tents and tennis rackets!

With the fashion industry responsible for approx. 5 – 8% of global carbon emissions, buying far fewer new clothes is a smart choice.

Opting for secondhand, sharing with friends or swapping are all great ways to get a new outfit – cheaper too!

When you are buying new, try adopting the ‘30 wears’ rule. Will you wear it 30 times? If the answer’s no, don’t buy it.

It’s easy to get rid of things that are broken. But often they can be fixed!

Bristol has several ‘repair cafes’ where you can learn how to mend that toaster or darn a jumper – as well as grab a cuppa and meet new people.

Or you can also find guides online to help you fix a whole range of things – from tablets to toys.

Buying fewer things overall often means you can afford to invest in good quality, sustainable items that will last longer – especially electrical goods.

Look out for fridges, washing machines and dishwashers with high energy efficiency ratings and long guarantees.

From baby clothes and books to coffee tables and couches, there are plenty of things that don’t need to be bought brand new.

In the digital age it’s never been easier to find good-quality secondhand goods – check out Facebook marketplace and groups, Gumtree and apps like Depop.

You know the saying – one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.

Next time you’re decluttering, save things from landfill and save yourself some pounds by joining Bristol’s active swapping community.

You get points for your unwanted items, which you can then ‘spend’ on things you need.

Mobile phones are energy intensive to manufacture. Extending the use of your smartphone for just one more year can cut its carbon impact by a third.

And don’t leave your old ones forgotten in a drawer. The charity Hubbub refurbs unwanted smartphones for people who don’t have one.

Frustrated by the sheer volume of packaging in supermarkets? Appalled by your bin bulging with plastic wrapping?

Visit your local zero waste shop with some reusable containers and you’re all set for no-fuss, plastic-free shopping.

The average drill is used for just 13 mins in its lifetime. From lawnmowers to projector screens, why spend money when you could borrow what you need?

Drop a message on your street WhatsApp or Facebook group to see if someone has what you’re looking for.

Or check out Bristol’s dedicated ‘Library of things.’ Instead of books, you can find – among other things – tools, tents and tennis rackets!

With the fashion industry responsible for approx. 5 – 8% of global carbon emissions, buying far fewer new clothes is a smart choice.

Opting for secondhand, sharing with friends or swapping are all great ways to get a new outfit – cheaper too!

When you are buying new, try adopting the ‘30 wears’ rule. Will you wear it 30 times? If the answer’s no, don’t buy it.

It’s easy to get rid of things that are broken. But often they can be fixed!

Bristol has several ‘repair cafes’ where you can learn how to mend that toaster or darn a jumper – as well as grab a cuppa and meet new people.

Or you can also find guides online to help you fix a whole range of things – from tablets to toys.

Buying fewer things overall often means you can afford to invest in good quality, sustainable items that will last longer – especially electrical goods.

Look out for fridges, washing machines and dishwashers with high energy efficiency ratings and long guarantees.