Living local > Shopping sustainably > Shopping secondhand
Thrifting and buying used is the #1 way to shop sustainably.
Shopping secondhand means that it doesn’t require any new resources to create the product that you are purchasing – and it’s often more affordable, too.
Benefits
Affordable
Though not always, secondhand shopping is typically considerably cheaper than buying products new.
Fun
For many, shopping is an enjoyable activity – and doing so secondhand means that there’s fewer financial and ethical concerns to consider.
Gives back
At many thrift stores, the majority of the money spent goes directly back to the community. Visit a local shop and ask about how they give back to learn more.
A note on ethics
For many individuals and families, thrifting and buying secondhand is the only affordable way to purchase many necessities. In turn, some feel that the ‘trend’ of thrifting by those that can afford to do otherwise hurts these individuals and families.
If this concerns you, there are alternative options that still allow you to sustainably purchase materials secondhand – options that have a greater time or financial commitment than traditional thrifting, such as the Facebook Marketplace.
More information
Local thrift stores
Though there is no local directory of Lincoln thrift stores, there is a catalog available at ThriftStoresUSA.com (linked below). View the map below to find your closest thrift stores today:
- Amanda’s Apparel
- Another Home
- Classic Consignment Boutique
- Crazy 4 Consignment
- Daisy
- Fabulous Finds Thrift Shop
- Family Thrift Center
- Fashion li Consignment BTQ
- Goodwill
- Goodwill
- Goodwill
- Goodwill
- Goodwill
- Goodwill Donation Drive
- Mer-Hart Furniture Mart
- Omt Divine Women’s Resale
- Pearls and Pebbles/Finer Things Consignment
- Plato’s Closet
- Ruby Begonias
- Rummage Barn
- Salvage Warehouse
- Salvation Army
- Salvation Army Thrift Store
- Sassy Consignment and Gift BTQ
- Macie’s Place
- Goodwill
Online thrift stores
Though shipping can add a little extra cost, online thrift stores are great for those who are looking for more particular items, or whose schedule doesn’t allow for traditional thrifting. Some popular online secondhand shops include the following:
- Poshmark
- ThredUp
- Ebay
- Craigslist
- Facebook Marketplace
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