Part I:
Junk/ Junking- To discard as useless of reuse parts. (Free Dictionary)
Flea Market- market, usually held outdoors, where antiques and used household goods are sold. (Free Dictionary)
Thrift Shop- A shop that sells used articles, especially clothing, as to benefit a charitable organization. (Free Dictionary)
Up cycling- the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value. (Wikipedia)
Resale Shop- The act of selling again. (Free Dictionary)
Part II:
The terms above are all related to environmental health because they all involve re-using and recycling products. Re-using products reduces the environmental impact that comes with the creation or manufacturing of new products. All the terms above are great ways to re use old products that can still be used by people in some way.
Antiques- Father Time Antiques www.fathertimeantiques.com 395 S Lake Ave Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 625-2379
Junking- Savers www.savers.com 1740 Mall Drive Duluth, MN 55811 218-722-1894
Flea Market- Studebaker drivers club swap meet and flea market 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth MN 55811.
Thrift store- Ragstock http://www.ragstock.com/ 7 West Superior Street. 218-722-1201
Upcycling- Proctor True Value Building Supply 132 3rd AveDuluth, MN 55810 218-624-3651
Resale shop- Plato's Closet. http://www.platoscloset.com/locations/list/MN 5115 Burning Tree Road Suite 315C Duluth, MN 55811
I have minimal experience with the above terms, however it is something I would love to explore and learn more about. I have brought some of my clothes that did not fit me or have been worn quite a bit and gave them to Plato's Closet to be re sold. I have also shopped at thrift stores if I am looking for a costume or something else I could re-use. I would like to learn more about antiques, there are some interesting stories behind some items and you can learn some interesting things.
Part III:
1. This is a decorative clock that sits on an old wooden ladder in the entry way. It can be decorated for all different seasons. I just thought it was cool because many people would not consider having a ladder in their home for decoration. Plus its simple to make. (Click here)
2. This is a window box for inside the home that is made out of old scrap wood and can hold plants inside your home. I liked this because its a convenient way to have plants in your home without having them sit on the floor or table. I also liked the deer antlers that are in the display too! (Click Here)
3. This a old rusty lamp that was refinished and rewired to be re-used once again. All it takes is just cleaning it up a little and get it working again and you have a lamp that is as good as new. I liked this because my grandparents make lamps out of wood and other different re-usable materials. (Click Here)
I really like that window box! I think it is super neat that she has that inside her house, when something like that is usually outside.
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