30 Thrifted Finds That Belong In A Museum For Being This Iconic (New Pics)

“I realize these are very small changes in your lifestyle that some could argue if they make any difference, but I believe they are part of the mindset of not wasting anything. One good example I have of this is when I am walking past the automatically opening doors next to the shops outside: I always try to walk a bit further away to not trigger the sensors and save electricity.”

“This may seem excessive, but there was a study done in the USA where they found that these random door openings cost a company about 7000$ per week. This amount also estimates the changes in temperature of the building, which needs to be cooled/heated, the whole system needs more frequent maintenance, and there's also the obvious electricity consumption.”

We were curious to hear her opinion on the various second-hand things someone can find and to get her thoughts on thrifting. “I love thrifting! I think 60% of my closet are 2nd handpieces. You can always find so many unique things that are not in the "fashionable" shops now, where everyone looks the same. One of my favorite finds is a trench coat that I will be wearing for the 3rd year now!”

“I bought it for 6€ and after a couple of months, I saw the same style of trenches everywhere, which were, of course, more expensive. It is always so exciting to find older pieces or from somewhere abroad and try to imagine, who was the previous owner, what occasions did the clothing see, and how it was taken care of? And to be able to extend the lifestyle of it, take it out on even more places. It creates a relationship between you and the garments, and makes you a more conscious consumer.”

The different pieces here highlight exactly what Miglė was saying, but we also wanted to hear some advice for a person who wants to live sustainably but doesn’t know where to start. “There's one thing that everyone can do today to instantly become much more eco-friendly - ditch single-use things. Bags, utensils, cotton pads, menstrual pads, shaving razors, coffee cups, straws, low-quality clothing, anything that can only be used for a short time - and switch it with a multiple-use item.”

“It not only saves the environment but your money as well. As for longer-term changes, I would suggest practicing empathy and spending more time in nature: we take care of things that we care about, so try to be more mindful of your green surroundings and remember that your actions, no matter how small, are directly related to everything,” she shared with Bored Panda. If you want to explore more of Miglė’s work, you can find her information here.