Sentence examples for second hand items from inspiring English sources

Peer-to-peer models such as Australia's Clothing Exchange provide an online marketplace for users to swap and share second hand items without monetary transaction.

The Exchange is a network of local business partners who are happy to offer storage space and discounts in exchange for EcoBricks, as well as community swap shops, where second hand items of value are exchanged for EcoBricks.

Based on these results, it is not unreasonable to argue that, for microwave ovens, the major impediments to reuse are neither the quality of discarded products nor the cost of electrical spare parts, but rather current product design and the incipiency of the market for second hand items.

Mums are entitled to buy new as opposed to second hand items but if they choose to go high end, it's a different story.

And buying used doesn't have to be frumpy - you can take second hand items and get creative repurposing them (check out "New Dress A Day" for inspiration).

By buying second hand items (whether they be clothing, books, kitchen appliances or even children's toys), you're avoiding all the carbon emissions associated with creating, transporting, and marketing a new item.

Some charities now offer their own lines in sustainable fashion alongside second-hand items.

According to Bill Sahlman of Harvard Business School, the price of second-hand items is likely to rise.

Likewise, outdoor clothing company Patagonia was able to access consumers who previously fell outside its price range by selling second-hand items through eBay.

A third of parents (31% ) were buying second-hand items to help make ends meet, with 37% selling unwanted items through eBay, other online sites, via their local newspaper or car boot sales to raise extra cash.

Like competitor Videdressing, Vestiaire Collective is trying to build a community of fashionistas around second-hand items.