Sustainability isn’t just a trend. It’s critical for maintaining our resources for our own needs, as well as for future generations. By making smart choices now in how we live and consume these resources, we build a better tomorrow that we all benefit from.
Even the small choices you make have a big impact on our lives and our planet. One easy way you can help protect our planet is by shopping at ReStore, Habitat’s home improvement store and donation center.
Find out more about how ReStore and sustainable shopping contribute to a greener future for generations to come..
1.ReStore keeps usable goods out of landfills.
By accepting new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and lots more, and then selling them at highly discounted prices, this thrift store and boutique reduces waste and extends the life of usable home goods. Whether donating or shopping at ReStore, you’re extending the life of valuable goods through resale and reuse.
2.Sustainable shopping contributes to a circular economy.
A circular economy is a way of consuming products that focuses on repairing items to extend their life, reusing what we can, and minimizing waste. To support a circular economy model, the ReStore team expertly repairs and cleans donations to prepare them for a new life in another home.
3.Decreasing the need for new goods reduces our carbon footprint.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that more than 9 million tons of furniture and furnishings are thrown away each year. And that number is only furniture waste. It doesn’t include clothing, appliances, building materials, or other household waste. The sustainable shopping we do at ReStore reduces the need for all sorts of new items, which means less energy and emissions are used to manufacture new goods and transport them worldwide.
4.The store promotes continual awareness of the importance of sustainability.
ReStore allows the entire community to contribute to a greener tomorrow. By making it easy and fun to support sustainable shopping, the store encourages people to get involved and think about how to make sustainable choices and reduce their environmental impact.
5.ReStore extends the impact of sustainable shopping.
Proceeds from your purchases at the Park City ReStore help fund Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to build affordable homes in Summit and Wasatch counties. Habitat is committed to green building practices, focusing on conserving building materials, and increasing water and energy efficiency.
Ways to get involved
The easiest way to get involved with ReStore is to donate usable home goods to extend their life, rather than throwing them away. While you’re at the store, look around to see what treasures you can find for your home. With new items arriving daily, and prices far lower than retail, you can fill in any gaps in your home without blowing your budget.
To make more of an impact in our community, consider volunteering at ReStore. We’re always looking for people with a variety of skills, ranging from appliance repair and interior design to the ability to sort donations and organize items for resale. If you’re eager to help and willing to learn alongside a talented and friendly team, we would love to have you on board!
Come visit the Park City ReStore to shop and find out what we’re about. The store is located at 6280 Silver Creek Drive, just beyond Home Depot by Silver Creek Village.
