The problem with owning too much stuff
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The UK has an overconsumption problem
In 2023, UK households purchased approximately £19 billion worth of furniture and furnishings!
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We need to change our buying habits to tackle climate change together
48% of Brits bought furniture in the last 12 months* according to a 2022 survey
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Passing stuff on, so we can buy more things second-hand is something we can all do
People in the UK send over 50% of reusable furniture to landfill every year
Get started with… buying second-hand 💪
We've teamed up with our friends Gumtree to help you learn how to shop second hand.
Take our quiz to discover the best way to get started with buying pre-loved.
More about Gumtree
Gumtree is on a mission to make it safe, simple and enjoyable for communities to buy, sell and trade locally and affordably.
It’s a platform for people to connect around a life stage, a need, a pastime, passion or interest, from new parents trading buggies and nursery equipment, to bike enthusiasts, fuelling their passion.