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Ikea is bringing its peer-to-peer secondhand marketplace to the UK, making it easier for customers to buy and sell pre-loved furniture directly with each other. The platform, which already launched successfully in Spain and Norway, will be available exclusively to Ikea Family members.
A groundbreaking court ruling in China is giving hope to university students battling secondhand smoke exposure on campuses. After a tragic death led to legal accountability, student advocates are pushing for stronger smoke-free policies nationwide.
Nearly half of Europeans are choosing refurbished smartphones over new ones, driving a $70 billion market expected to reach $100 billion by 2031. Lower prices and environmental benefits are making pre-owned phones the smart choice for millions.
While new electric vehicle sales dropped 27% this year, affordable used EVs are creating a surprising bright spot in the market. Budget-conscious drivers are discovering that pre-owned electric cars offer the green technology they want at prices they can afford.
A professional astronomer proved you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to explore the universe. His Facebook Marketplace find delivered stunning views of planets and deep space for the price of a dinner out.
Over 521,000 fans packed English Football League stadiums on opening weekend, proving grassroots soccer thrives with affordable tickets. The same price as one World Cup final ticket could buy fans two full seasons of home games.
After 41 years at Safeway, Daniel Weschler's union health insurance covered over $60,000 in cancer treatments and now pays for $5,500 monthly medications keeping his second cancer battle under control. His story shows how collective bargaining can mean the difference between survival and financial ruin.
Japan's health ministry is strengthening its efforts to shield people from secondhand smoke by creating a new tracking system for smoking facilities. The move aims to close loopholes and better protect restaurant workers and customers across the country.
A Minnesota mother couldn't find affordable, quality secondhand children's clothing in her area, so she opened Little Threads. Now her downtown Brainerd boutique keeps kids' items out of landfills while launching a free clothing closet for foster families.
American rugby just made history with its first collective bargaining agreement, bringing job security and better working conditions to professional players. The deal arrives just in time as North America prepares to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
More than half of British adults deliberately tried to cut back on clothing purchases over the past year, new research reveals. Actor Richard E. Grant is championing the shift toward secondhand fashion with a personal story about how a thrift shop coat changed his career.
A beloved secondhand bookstore that faced closure after 40 years just found a new home three times larger than its current location. Hard to Find Books will soon house up to 250,000 books, making it New Zealand's biggest secondhand bookstore.
A charity shop employee discovered thousands of pounds worth of Indian gold jewellery sewn into the lining of a donated coat. The find sparked a viral thread where dozens shared their own hidden treasures from secondhand stores.
A Charleston nonprofit turns designer bargain shopping into career opportunities for women reentering the workforce. Every purchase at the Summer Market directly funds job interview coaching and professional wardrobes.
A startup just solved a $30 billion problem plaguing luxury brands and secondhand buyers alike. Their tiny chip makes counterfeiting nearly impossible while helping shoppers verify authenticity with a phone tap.
Parents now have a trusted way to buy quality secondhand gear as top brands like Woom bikes launch official resale platforms. It's proof that eco-friendly choices and smart spending can go hand in hand.
Basketball legend Nancy Lieberman says Caitlin Clark's arrival sparked the WNBA's historic $2.2 billion collective bargaining agreement. The deal nearly quintuples team salary caps and brings revenue sharing to women's basketball for the first time.
Ikea's secondhand furniture program is booming, with nearly 690,000 used products resold globally last year and most items finding new homes within 72 hours. The initiative keeps furniture out of landfills while making the brand affordable to entirely new customers.
Yonderland, an outdoor retail group operating across five European countries, slashed its direct emissions by 71% and beat its 2027 climate target three years early. The company also grew its repair, rental, and secondhand services while political support for climate action weakens worldwide.
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Magda Meyer turned her own financial hardship into purpose, running a soup kitchen from her South African home for three decades. She now feeds more than 2,000 people weekly with the help of donated surplus food and secondhand supplies.
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