I love this article, and so agree. Recycling is so important in todays age . I write my blogs on Car Boot Sales. I'm not sure if these are unique to the UK, but like Thrift or Charity Shops they fulfil similar needs, preventing landfill, creating a little extra cash for people, enabling them to buy nearly new items at a fraction the original cost and as a bonus you can sometimes find a real treasure . Good luck with your quest to promote thrift and The Thrift Shop. I shall follow you with interest.