Thrift for Good: Earth Day Event

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome in. This is Dallas News today, where local news meets AI. Thrift for good is shaking up the thrift game in Texas, with stores in Hurst and Denton, using AI to price donations super fast after a quick quality. Check. Workers snap picks of items, and the system spits out prices based on brand, materials, and condition, keeping things moving smooth without the guesswork. Founder Jennifer Cooper started this to fight waste in a world full of excess and need. Since opening, they've sold over 260,000 items, kept all that out of landfills, and raised $360,000 for. Local charities, turning thrifting into a polished department store vibe. Shoppers are all in, digging the hunt for style on a budget, as new clothes prices skyrocket. Folks like Susan King rave about finding gyms in perfect shape, especially in colors they love, blending savings with that thrill of discovery. The second-hand market's booming too, up 14% last year. It's best since 2021, and headed to $74 billion

1:06by, 2029 showing purpose-driven shopping is the move. This Earth Day hit their Denton spot on April 22nd from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Thrift for Green Event 15% off. Everything, 20% if you bring a reusable bag, plus giveaways, upcycling demos, kid crafts, and 25% of sales too. Charities, small fines adding up to real change.