What Japan Taught Me About Reuse: Small Shifts That Fight Our Disposable Culture

Podcast: The Junk Drawer · Britnee Tanner

Opublikowano: 2026-02-23

On this episode, I’m recapping my recent trip to Japan — and sharing the powerful lessons I brought home about reuse, upcycling, and living with more intention. From curated vintage fashion shops to retro electronics and gaming stores, Japan embraces a culture where secondhand isn’t second best — it’s valued. Meanwhile, in the U.S., we generate 92 million tons of textile waste globally each year, recycle only a fraction of our e-waste, and waste nearly 40% of our food supply. But here’s the good news: meaningful change doesn’t require perfection. In this episode...