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Our friend Khris started paring down his belongings years ago books, music, clothes... stuff. His criteria for keeping something are based on the last time he used it and whether he really believes he'll ever use it again. I love the vision of a more streamlined home space, as well as the thought that I'm giving things to someone who either needs or will enjoy them more than I do. I reflect on all this as I stride past my dust-coated bookshelves, eyes determinedly averted. For me, simply knowing that something is a good idea isn't always enough. It helps tremendously if that knowing is paired with an inspiring and convenient solution.

Eco Encore is a nonprofit that collects reusable books, CDs, DVDs and software. They sell them through their online stores, channeling a good portion of the proceeds to nonprofit environmental organizations working in the Pacific Northwest. Materials received that aren't in good enough condition to be sold online are sold through discount retailers or donated to charities. Check their website for criteria in order to avoid sending categories of goods that they would have to recycle. Your donations are tax deductible. Last year alone, Eco Encore reused 32.8 tons of materials. That kind of solution for clearing my excess stuff motivates me to fill a box... For more information on what to send and how, see www.ecoencore.org.

Publisher's Note: Request for donation of reusable materials
We liked Eco Encore's program so much that we applied to be recipients — and we were accepted! Please send any reusable books, CDs, DVDs and software to our offices or directly to Seattle-based nonprofit Eco Encore. We will receive 85 percent of the proceeds for materials that they re-sell, that were donated in our name. (Materials received that aren't in good enough condition to be sold online are sold through discount retailers or donated to charities.) Click here for a printable mailing label / donor form. For more information on what best to send, see www.ecoencore.org/whatsells2 Your donation makes a direct difference. Thank you...

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