Yeah, it’s definitely still part of the cycle, just at a slower pace. Second-hand keeps things out of landfills and gives them a longer life, but it doesn’t completely remove the desire for "new" things—just new to us. Personalizing or upcycling makes it feel more intentional, though.
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Yes, it's a question of people's consciousness. But anyway, the production of stuff is massive, and if I want to have fun collecting and recycling it, it takes time. Clothes are only part of the story. About a month ago, I tried to give away many usable clothes from the whole family. Still, nobody wanted them, so I tried to give them to the Red Cross - in our country, it's one of the organizations that collect this kind of stuff, but they demanded that I wash them first, clean them, and fold them... well, then I threw it all away.
That’s frustrating. It’s understandable to want to give things away to help others, but when organizations make the process so tedious, it can feel like more trouble than it’s worth. I have done that too in the past. I’m just lucky that I have a bit of time on my hands at the moment and am trying out different things I’ve missed. And yes, upcycling does take a lot of time. Have a nice day. 💗😊