Most people know of some thrift stores here in town, yet don’t know what they are like. Most people just see clothes and other used items in a thrift store, but some people may see it as a lost art, rather than a bunch of disregarded clothes.
Senior thrifter Azaria Pauls started to thrift about two or three years ago and to this day, still loves to thrift. She has said there are some clothes in thrift stores that are nasty and have holes, but she has some hits while thrifting,
“I found a pair of Carhartt jeans for $5,” Pauls said. “I went to Goodwill the same day and found two Carhartt shirts, both for $5.”
Thrift stores have a lot to offer. Although most people thrift clothes, there are other things to buy in thrift stores. Sophomore Hope Ewy likes to thrift cool shirts and shoes.
“[I buy] room decor sometimes, just little things. And cool bags, like tote bags,” Ewy said.
Thrifting can help prevent the support of fast fashion. According to Sustainable Discovery, buying once-loved clothes and newly loved clothes gives them second chances. It is a good way to shop without spending lots of money, leaving you guilt-free.
“It is more sustainable than buying fast fashion,” Ewy said.
Not only does thrifting prevent fast fashion but also helps control the landfills. Thrifting has become more popular as our planet slowly deteriorates.
“You prevent clothes from going into the landfill,” junior Anne Koontz said.
According to the Environmental Center at the University of Colorado, landfills contribute to climate change, releasing methane gas, and creating smog if not controlled properly.
“It requires a lot of creativity to use the items that you find,” Koontz said.
