When you’re looking to get rid of old clothing, shoes and accessories, first consider donating them. Come by Raven’s Reuseful Thursdays between 9 AM to 5 PM to donate. We accept used items in good condition. Or check out the many other local non-profit organizations in the Whitehorse Reuse Guide as well as thrift and consignment stores that occasionally take donations of used clothing.

Our community has wonderful resources and skilled folks who can help fix stuff. Dr. Google also has some helpful tips if you’re open to that sort of thing. To repair is to replenish. A sense of accomplishment is an added bonus. Check out the Whitehorse Reuse Guide in our Resources section for where to reduce, reuse and repair in Whitehorse. Also, feel free to come on by our e-waste yard to salvage electronics (all but computers, we donate those to Computers for Schools Yukon).

Find ways to reuse common packaging like cardboard boxes, plastic bags from grocery items or gift wrap. For example, turn your cardboard boxes into organizing bins (even paint or cover them in fabric for a stylish touch); give bags a quick rinse and bring them back to the grocery store for a second tour around the produce aisle; and hold yourself back from ripping up that nice gift wrap and use it for the next time you give, or better yet, turn old newspaper into a wrap that’s both good for the environment and informative!