At Rumage we are passionate about second-hand and are making sure this Christmas our gift buying is sustainable or pre-used. So, this year can we shop better over Christmas and make a difference? We’ve been hunting about for some interesting gift ideas that won’t cost the earth! Here are a few will will be supporting … Read more
There are about 5 billion people across the planet who use a mobile these days. These pocket-sized comms devices and other tech are some of the biggest emissions offenders. Research by McMaster University in Canada found that greenhouse gases produced by the Information and Communications (ICT) industry could account for 14 percent of global emissions by … Read more
Christmas is one of the annual highs for a lot of kids, but how did we get to the competitive consumer frenzy that passes for normal now? It is one of a few annual extravaganzas that have pivoted from the marking of a religious date, to an arms race to keep up with the….who exactly? … Read more
The pandemic has changed a lot of the ways we shop and with the economic downturn very real for many families, shopping second-hand is more common than ever and there are lots of places you can go to find quality used items. What would you be happy to gift that is second-hand and are you … Read more
What will celebrations over the festive time look given the new Covid-19 rules? By now the Christmas tree is up and the festive season is upon us. Christmas 2020 is going to be unlike any other that’s for sure! Many are in another lock-down with none-essential shops, pubs and bars closed. All of us are … Read more
Well this year has flown and suddenly the holidays are just around the corner. For many preparations are in full swing for the special day, but while it’s the most wonderful time of the year, it’s not the most environmentally-friendly. From food consumption, gift buying and wrapping there is a lot of waste. Can we … Read more
We all know we need to do everything we can to help the planet. So, we try to walk everywhere and ditch the car, some of us only shop local and aim for zero food waste. We take own bags to shop and say a plain NO to plastic straws and takeaway cups… BUT can … Read more
Every UK household produces over 1 tonne of waste each year – in other terms the weight of a small car. It is said that in less than 2 hours the UK produces enough waste to fill the Albert Hall – I’m not sure I can even get my head round that! But to break … Read more
Friday 27 November 2020 looks set to be the biggest shopping event of the year – known as Black Friday, the event was originally an American idea that always falls the Friday after Thanksgiving. It is followed by Cyber Monday, which is traditionally the online-only day. This year, because of coronavirus, more shoppers are likely … Read more
Some of us haven’t appreciated the art of shopping second hand and the thought of buying something used, for some, can be off-putting. Often, we associate people who shop second hand, with people who have very little money. And, some of us just like things fresh out of the packaging, sparkly and new. However, this … Read more