Helping our environment is critical. Most people care, but they don't take meaningful action when it comes to reducing waste.
The time is now. This isn't a problem to let others handle for you.
I hope that consistently posting on this will change some minds over time. It's the best I can do on Steem.
This is a smaller list than usual, but it's a diverse batch for ideas and inspiration.
Recycled curb finds sold for profit:
Stroller second seat sold for $115 (8 pounds).
Technivorm Moccamaster sold for parts for $94 (base), $26 (carafe), and $26 (brew basket).
CFA study book set sold for $90 (11 pounds). Ironically found the same exact stack of 5 books on the same night this sold.
Men's rollerblades sold for $70.
Telescoping pet ramp for vehicles sold for $60 cash (13 pounds).
Sealed The Republic book by Plato from ~1981 sold for $40 (3 pounds).
New children's orthopedic shoes sold for $38 (1 pound).
⬆ I originally found 55+ pairs of various ortho shoes, but sold almost all of them years ago for $50+ each. Yes, 55 brand new pairs or ortho shoes for infants, children and adults!! Think about the idiot who threw these out and dozens of people whose feet were corrected or relieved because I saved them.
Christie's art catalog sold for $30 (5 pounds).
Two complete Keurig K-cup sets sold for $26 each.
Breville juicer blade sold for $23.
Shark vacuum switch sold for $19.
Sales prices are revenue before any applicable fees or shipping.
Again, it's not always about the lucrative finds. It's about items not being wasted that are now in the hands of people who needed them.
Add this up in the thousands of items I've saved in this fashion (and shipped in recycled packaging), and it makes a nice dent.
Let me know if you have any questions or would like some advice.
My crypto is appreciating quickly once again, but instead of going to sleep thinking about what doors that'll open for me, it's time to do some push-ups and go outside to save more.
