Eco-Friendly Shopping In North Carolina

Shop pre-owned at a National Pawn

Choosing to shop secondhand has a massive impact on the environment by simply cutting down on producing new products. Pawn shops are very sustainable because most of their merchandise was bought from someone who did not want the item anymore. Pre-owned electronics will still meet your needs and cost less – keeping them out of landfills. Buying pre-loved handbags, shoes, and belts brings new life to the items and gives them more time to be enjoyed.  

Avoid Greenwashing

Greenwashing is a practice made by companies to make it seem sustainable, but they really are not. They will use vague, outdated, and sometimes false data to trick the consumers into thinking that they care about the environment and are sustainable when they are not. By contrast, pawnshops specialize in pre-owned merchandise and have for thousands of years! 

Take care of your items and make sure they have a second life

Adhering to proper care instructions for your luxury items is vital to shopping sustainably. The better care you take of your items, the longer you can enjoy your items. If you take care of your bag, shoes, belt, or other luxury item and want to purchase something different, you can sell it to a Pawn Shop and continue the product’s life cycle. The better condition your item is in, the more valuable the item will be on the resale side. Same with electronics. This will give you an even better opportunity to purchase something new to you and allow someone else to bring new life to a preowned product. 

Utilize these tips to stay eco-friendly and fabulous! Stop into any of our locations and let us help you shop sustainably.