Lifestyle
The Second Lockdown: How Preloved Can Help You
Who would have thought that 8 months later, we would be facing another national lockdown?! That’s why we want to reach out once more and show you how Preloved can help you get through this second phase of staying at home. For many of us, the second lockdown will be tough. But we’ve done it once before, and this time, we can do it even better!
Workout Motivation Tips for Winter Weather
Keeping up the motivation to exercise is hard enough when working from home, especially with fewer hours in the ever‐shortening days. Now that the weather is turning and we’re heading for the colder months, the thought of putting on running shoes and heading outdoors is often the last thing we want to do. With this in mind, we’ve put together a few tips to help you stay in shape as the days get chillier and darker. Read on for our workout motivation tips for winter.
Hunting For Preloved Gems- My Latest Finds
In this blog by one of our Preloved ambassadors, Amberley Rainey talks about her latest preloved finds, the story behind these gems, and just how much she loves hunting for hidden bargains on Preloved!
Disposable Face Masks: The Environmental Impact
Disposable face masks have become an essential accessory to everyday life. However, there are now growing concerns surrounding their negative environmental impact. Could disposable face masks come to rival the dangers of the dreaded plastic carrier bag?
The Plastic Carrier Bag Charge: 5 Years On
On the 5th of October, it will be 5 years since the plastic carrier bag charge was first implemented in the UK. The scheme was introduced to reduce the demand for single-use plastic bags and to increase donations to charitable causes
5 Ways A Student Can Go Second Hand
You can still make your uni house a home at a fraction of the cost with Preloved… And you’ll make your university life more sustainable whilst you’re at it! Here’s how to survive as a student by going second hand this September.
Second Hand September: Everything You Need To Know
Second hand September is all about challenging why we choose fast fashion and brand new over second hand and preloved clothing. Second hand does not mean second best and should not be overlooked. If we chose to shop second hand for just 30 days, the positive environmental impact would be huge!
How To Upcycle A Welsh Dresser
A welsh dresser is a traditional piece of kitchen furniture that dates back to the 1600s. It was incredibly satisfying to save this piece of furniture from landfill. Upcycling reduces environmental waste, so pick up a bargain on Preloved today.
Home Visits: What Do Rescue Shelters Look For?
We see lots of people looking to rehome animals, but they struggle to meet the criteria of registered shelters. This blog discusses home visits, to get a better understanding of what is in place and why. This can hopefully help to reduce the number of pets still in need of a nurturing home but also the amount of potential loving owners that are still looking.
Community Recycle: Supporting Schools Across The Country
Community Recycle has been set up to help schools across the country receive a range of free goods and equipment which otherwise could have been left in storage or even sent to landfill.