Saving Our Landfills

September 2023

Humanity, especially western civilization, over time, has become a consumer disposable culture. Goods once produced to last for decades have been replaced by products that have about a 5-year shelf life, and then they go into the trash - read landfills - to be replaced with the newest models. The issue is not consumerism, per se, it’s with what to do with STUFF when it has worn out its use.  Rather than dump it into already overcrowded landfills, consider these alternatives:
(1) Donate old furniture, still usable appliances, fixtures and such to Habitat for Humanity, or other similar organizations.
(2) Donate used clothing to local homeless shelters.
(3) Donate household goods such as dishes, lamps, etc. to women’s shelters who help battered women get back on their feet.
(4) Donate craft supplies to local senior centers.
(5) Donate books and movies to local veteran’s hospitals.