Get it Used or Buy it Organic: A case for underwear.

[your_seeser]

Since I went through my punk rocker phase that started back in the summer of 1999, I have been wearing second (or third, or fourth) hand clothes. Primarily these used clothes have been from thrift stores like St. Vincent's, The Salvation Army, Goodwill or Savers--non-profits where the clothes were donated by charitable citizens to help those less

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[luckypineapple]

I'm assuming you have a sewing machine...
there's always this!
http://www.supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=70

Dee says:

[anonymous]

Now that "living green" has become trendy, I think that alot of things are overpriced, but also, most organic or fair trade whatever are going to be more expensive anyway. I always think about how I could get the same thing way cheaper at Walmart, but I eventually realized that when I am paying more for these items, I am paying what they actually cost to make. Made without cutting corners with strong pesticides, cheap growing methods, and without screwing other people. That's how Walmart gets such good deals.

I think if most people were to commit to a more sustainable lifestyle they would be able to splurge on things like this. If we consume less, when we do buy, it can be something that is quality and a little more expensive. Our society thinks that they "need" so many things, but once they realize that this isn't the case they'll probably end up saving alot of money, even when they are buying more sustainably.

As the gifter of the 14 organic panties

[anonymous]

The organic underwear that I gave you was only on shelves as a holiday giftset type deal. And before the holiday they did go 50% off. Still making them at least 6$ a pair. Something to consider is the economy that we are in, and that the majority of retailers stock is on some sort of promotion/sale. Maybe this is their way of seeing the response to organic products and they will introduce them as their own line later.

Also VS semi-annual sale starts this Monday, the 29th. So I would suggest to anyone looking to get some for themselves go in then, because they'll be an even better price then. And if you think about it paying less for them is fine, because the people that it is meant to help, the women of Burkina-Faso, already have earned their profit, the only thing effected is VS getting a smaller slice, as you have put it.

mela

[anonymous]

I'm not near as passionate about this as you, Larv, but I do want to do better in this area. But I don't think I could ever wear used undies, unless I knew who they're from... but it's true. buying new clothes is unnecessary.