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With the arrival of good weather, the change of wardrobe also arrives. Every time the season changes, there is a lot of clothes that are wasted and currently, extending the life of the garments goes beyond being a trend, becoming a formula to practice sustainability and bet on a circular economy.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The purchase of second hand in Spain either a piece of clothing or even some technological device has been considered as something shabby, but currently, ecological awareness, as well as inflation, are transforming the mentality of people<\/strong>, who are launched to buy used products<\/p>\n

This new reality has led to the creation of the Spanish Association of Second Hand<\/strong> (AESEMA<\/a>). Founded on June 2, 2020 and composed of the main retailers and digital platforms for buying and selling second-hand items in our country (Milanuncios, Cash-Converters, CeX, Game and Wallapop).<\/p>\n

During the last year, 7 out of 10 Spaniards have bought and sold second-hand<\/strong> objects representing an enormous contribution to the environment. This practice allows to avoid the production of a new product and reduce CO2 emissions<\/strong>, one of the main greenhouse gases and one of the major problems in the fight against climate change.<\/p>\n

Some of the advantages of buying second-hand are:<\/p>\n