FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2013
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Annette Barcus (772) 567-2044
Humane Society Thrift Shops Get Clever for Earth Day
(Vero Beach, Florida) – Looking for some creative ways to re-purpose old items currently taking up space in your closet or garage? Then make sure to visit The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County’s (HSVBIRC) Vero Beach and Sebastian Thrift Shops. From now until the end of April you'll be able to see how donations have been repurposed in honor of Earth Day. “We always say the greenest products are the ones that already exist,” reveals Humane Society Thrift Shop Manager Annette Barcus. “Reusing products that have not outlived their life cycle is the second most important method of reducing our waste stream and conserving our natural resources,” she adds.
According to Barcus, Humane Society volunteers have cleverly turned clothes and linens into area rugs, dog toys and fabric flowers. There's also beaded jewelry that's been created from donated magazines and wallpaper. The stores will also be showcasing aprons fashioned out of jeans and linens.
And while the Thrift Shops’ re-purposing display is a great educational tool, Barcus reminds us that Earth Day is also the perfect time to “recycle” older items via donation. Merchandise such as china, glassware, furniture and clothing can be sold to help raise funds for Humane Society services while donations of gently used blankets, sheets and towels go to the shelter to help with animal care. “The Humane Society’s Thrift Shops benefit both animals and the environment,” explains Barcus.
The Humane Society's Vero Beach Thrift Shop is located at the corner of 44th Avenue and Route 60 (next to Big Lots), while the Sebastian Thrift Shop can be found at 441 Sebastian Blvd. (CR 512). Both thrift shops regularly seek volunteers. If you would like more information about volunteering or have items to donate, please call the Humane Society’s Vero Beach Thrift Shop at (772) 567-2044 or the Sebastian Thrift Shop at (772) 388-0323. Store hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00-4:00 p.m.
