How much do you waste every year? Food and clothes for thought.
The R’s of Life – Retail Therapy – The Real Cost
In the UK consumers will spend approximately £60 Billion this year on clothing and £960 Billion on groceries.
As you will see from some of the statistics below on both those commodities, there is a massive amount of waste generated in just those two sectors.
I will freely admit that shopping makes me feel better or it used to. As I have got older my need to find fulfillment in a shopping expedition to buy shoes, clothes and handbags has diminished somewhat. One of the reasons being our recent downsizing exercise which resulted in my entire hoarded wardrobe, spanning 30 years or so, being redistributed to thrift and charity shops.
It was not until we packed up our house that I realised the enormity of the money I had spent over the years on stuff. (I preclude my husband…
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Thank you for sharing Lucinda..hugsx
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