The Gift Economy | Viewpoints Radio

Published: July 10, 2022 by VPR Producer

Buy Nothing Coat Exchange — Volunteers put coats onto hangers at the Buy Nothing Day coat exchange outside the Rhode Island Statehouse Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, in Providence, R.I. The exchange, where people donate a coat or get one for free, is marking its 17th year and has inspired similar events in Kentucky and Utah. (AP Photo/Michelle R. Smith)

There’s more spots to find secondhand items apart from Goodwill or a local antique store. Next time you’re in the market for something specific, go online and search if your area has a Buy Nothing group. This week – we highlight the ‘buy nothing’ mentality and how the platform works.

Guest Information:

Liesl Clark, co-founder, Buy Nothing Project.
Maggie McMeekin, administrator, Buy Nothing Facebook Group, Arlington Heights, Ill.

Links for more info:

Program #: 22-28segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism| Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change| Recycling| Science and Technology| Technology| Waste ManagementGuests - Liesl Clark| Maggie McMeekinInstitutions - Buy Nothing ProjectHost - Marty PetersonProducers - Jason Dickey| Polly Hansen

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