Day: January 10, 2020πŸ’Ύ

No One Wants Your Used Clothes Anymore

No One Wants Your Used Clothes Anymore

For decades, the donation bin has offered consumers in rich countries a guilt-free way to unload their old clothing. In a virtuous and profitable cycle, a global network of traders would collect these garments, grade them, and transport them around the world to be recycled, worn again, or turned into rags and stuffing.

Now that cycle is breaking down. Fashion trends are accelerating, new clothes are becoming as cheap as used ones, and poor countries are turning their backs on the secondhand trade. Without significant changes in the way that clothes are made and marketed, this could add up to an environmental disaster in the making.

I just want to be able to get a decent sweater or sweater-vest. Every sweater I get lately falls apart after about two washings, despite being quite expensive and full-price.

Pressure Canning Ham at Home

Ever wondered what to do with leftover holiday ham? We walk you through the process of canning our home cured ham with a pressure canner.

SVGZ Graphic: Capital Region Residents in State Prison Per 1,000 Residents

I have lived in the same rundown apartment for more than 12 years, and Spectrum is still trying to get me to sign up for television and internet with fancy colorful advertising.

I have lived in the same rundown apartment for more than 12 years, and Spectrum is still trying to get me to sign up for television and internet with fancy colorful advertising. Give me a break! You would think after a decade plus they’d figure I’m not interested in all that technology stuff. I’m quite happy walking down the public library or park when I have a need for internet not serviced by my very basic $40 a month smartphone.

Taconics in the Distance