Renew the New Year!

#HappyNewYear!! As we step into the new year, RenewAll Inc. and the Appalachian Reuse Hub are excited to bring back our “ReUse Resolutions” - a collaboration aimed at helping you incorporate sustainable practices into your daily life for 2025. By making eco-friendly choices, you are contributing to a healthier planet while also supporting your local community. Check out the graphic and read on to discover how these eight sustainable resolutions can make a positive impact on the environment. 

1. Shop Vintage

Buying eco-friendly practices, as it reduces the demand for new resources, lowers carbon emissions, and helps extend the lifespan of clothing items. Shop for vintage clothes at some of your favorite local shops: 

• Village Antiques & Art, 610 W. 14th Street
• Peddler’s Mall, 800 W. 14th Street

2. Recycle Your Cardboard & Paper

Take your cardboard to Goodwill Recycling Center! The Recycling Center, located at 1005 Virginia Ave West in Huntington, makes it easy for tri-state residents to drop off their recycling. The site is open to receive drop-offs from 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday, Sunday 12pm-6pm.

3. Upcycle

4. Patch Your Clothes

5. Buy Used Books

Buying used books conserves resources, reduces energy consumption, lowers carbon emissions, and supports the cultural heritage of literature. Purchase used books at these local shops:

• Hattie and Nan’s Antiques and Books, 521 W. 14th Street
• Cicada Books & Coffee, 604 W. 14th Street

6. Buy Reclaimed Wood

7. Recycle Your Shoes

Beyond donating lightly used shoes to places like GoodWill, there are other ways to recycle shoes. If you’re a creative, turn your shoes into something new through upcycling. You can also contact organizations, like TerraCycle that make recycling your shoes as easy as sending in a box of the shoes to the company.

8. Follow Online Influencers