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Episode 3498:
Anthony Ongaro challenges the common habit of automatically donating unwanted items, explaining how overloaded donation centers often can’t resell everything. He argues that selling items first helps recover value, encourages more intentional consumption, and ensures products actually continue their lifecycle with someone who wants them. His approach reframes decluttering as a responsible, sustainable process rather than simply passing clutter somewhere else.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/stop-donating/
Quotes to ponder:
"Dropping a bunch of things off at the donation center really just makes your clutter someone else’s problem."
"If no one wants to buy it from you, what are the chances that someone else will be able to sell it, including the donation center?"
"The most sustainable item is the one that already exists."
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