Circular Economy Archives | The Cool Down

A $2,999.99 Savers price tag for a counterfeit watch, labeled as no exchange.

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Shopper calls out thrift store after spotting 'lousy fake' Rolex for $2,999

A hand holds up a Givenchy necklace.

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Thrift shopper surprised after discovering Givenchy choker in jewelry grab bag: 'Just gorgeous'

Seedlings growing in soil.

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Researchers test human waste as crop fertilizer, participant left feeling a little 'shocked'

A person holding a gray tumbler with a stainless steel bottom and a price tag, surrounded by various containers.

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Shopper frustrated after spotting price tag on used coffee tumbler at Goodwill

Pears and apples packaged in plastic wrap.

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Researchers test newly designed plastic that could break down in just 13 weeks

A person puts fruits and vegetables in produce bags on a checkout conveyor belt.

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Government proposes ban of 14 everyday items that could affect how residents eat, shop

Researchers may have found a better way to reduce pollution in the construction industry.

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Researchers make breakthrough with futuristic concrete that could transform construction industry

Costco store.

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Costco will give you grocery money in exchange for your old electronics

One Redditor found a valuable sapphire ring in the pocket of thrifted pants, prompting a discussion about shopping second-hand.

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Shopper shares photo of 'beautiful' discovery in pocket of pants bought at thrift store: 'Nice find'

"How … how didn't anyone come to it earlier?"

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Man sparks debate after posting 'genius' hack for silica gel packets

"Dream find."

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Shopper shocked after checking value of $5.99 thrift item

Researchers at the Rochester Institute of Technology have found an important solution to growing e-waste challenges.

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New study makes alarming findings about countries banning common imports: '[It] can create unintended consequences'