Resources
bookshelf
These are some of the books I’ve found most helpful, with insights and ideas to try out. No one will quiz you on them! Skip chapters if you want, or come back to them again and again.
where and how can i get rid of unwanted items?
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Sell
Donate
These organizations help connect unwanted, reusable clothing with new homes. Some have drop-off locations, some offer home pick-up*.
Textile Recycling
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These organizations help connect your books with new homes. Some have drop-off locations, some offer home pick-up*.
Donate
Goodwill *
Sell
Ebay
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Recycle & Shred
Check with your local municipality about recycling and paper shredding services they offer.
If you don’t own a shredder, or have a large amount of paper to shred, many office supply stores (Staples, Office Depot, etc.) offer paper shredding services for a fee.
Most shredded paper cannot be recycled, but it can be composted! Make your plants happy.
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Sell
Ebay
Reverb (Musical Instruments & Gear)
Donate
These organizations help connect your unwanted belongings with new homes. Some have drop-off locations, some offer home pick-up*.
Other organizations collect and re-use very specific donated items
Pet supplies, bedding and linens: local animal shelter, 4-H clubs, veterinary practice
Sheet Music: community music school, university music department
Recycle & Discard
Folding Guide
Reprinted from SPARK JOY Copyright © 2015 by Marie Kondo. Illustrations copyright © 2012, 2015 by Masako Inoue. Published by Ten Speed Press.
emergency Go BAg checklist
Suggestions for what to pack in an emergency kit, ready in the event of evacuation.