Although choosing secondhand over new is often the more sustainable option, experts say it’s not a license to overconsume.

When Cassie Ridgway held her first clothing swap in Portland, Oregon, 14 years ago, she had a few goals: keep clothes out of landfills, help people find free fashion treasures and build community. The ...

A group of volunteers will host a pop-up shop with free secondhand clothing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Weymouth High School. The clothing giveaway happens each spring and fall. It ...

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