Author and journalist Adam Minter will discuss his newly released book “Secondhand: Travels In The New Global Garage Sale.” An unexpected adventure into the often-hidden, multi-billion dollar industry of reuse. From thrift stores in the American Southwest to vintage shops in Tokyo, flea markets in Southeast Asia to used-goods enterprises in Ghana, and more. Along the way Minter meets the fascinating people who handle-and profit from-our rising tide of discarded stuff, and asks a pressing question: In a world that craves shiny and new, is there room for it all? Further info here.
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