Tip shop
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A tip shop is a type of shop which primarily sells goods and materials which have been salvaged from landfill, or donated from the public. Tip shops are usually run as not-for-profit enterprises, and in many cases, are operated by local councils or community organisations.[1] Tip shops are also known as recycle shops, reuse shops, or dump shops. These kinds of shops are found in Australia,[2] New Zealand,[3] and the United Kingdom.[4]
The motives for operating a tip shop relate mainly to the diversion of useful products and materials from being buried in landfill, and instead sold back to the community, facilitating a circular economy. In some instances, the proceeds from these shops are donated to charity.[5] Tip shops could be described as a kind of variety store, with many types of products such as furniture, toys, books, and appliances in these shops. They appeal particularly to bargain hunters, and those looking for DIY opportunities.[6]
Some tip shops are staffed by volunteers, whereas others have paid employees. Some are also run as a hobby by the operator.[7]
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References
- ^ Hesse, Annie (19 September 2023). "Tip Shop reopens". Katherine Times. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Ham, Larissa (4 July 2024). "Tip shops can save items that are too good for landfill from going to waste". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Green, Kate (2 December 2022). "Wellington's tip shop marks 25 years of trash into treasure". RNZ. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Paige, Maddie (10 March 2024). "Rubbish turns to treasure in tip's reuse shop". BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Cooper, Lucy (27 April 2023). "Recycling shop in tiptop shape". Wairarapa Times-Age. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Maddie (28 January 2024). "$10 for a table and eight chairs: why tip shops are Australia's DIY treasure troves". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ Pattison, Talia (15 August 2022). "Leeton Landfill Recycling Shop playing an important role". The Irrigator. Retrieved 14 July 2024.