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Episode: Why You Should Stop Donating Your Stuff (and Do This First) by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch
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Episode 3498:
Anthony Ongaro challenges the common habit of automatically donating unwanted items, explaining how overloaded donation centers often can’t resell everything. He argues that selling items first helps recover value, encourages more intentional consumption, and ensures products actually continue their lifecycle with someone who wants them. His approach reframes decluttering as a responsible, sustainable process rather than simply passing clutter somewhere else.
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