Repair, reuse, reflect: Here's how to declutter without trashing

Decluttering gurus often preach minimalism, but simply discarding your stuff will only add to the global garbage pile, so why not consider repairing or selling items you no longer need. — dpa

BE IT books, vases or old gadgets, sometimes it’s hard for people to let go. Decluttering gurus often preach minimalism, but simply discarding items means they will end up rotting away in the nearest landfill.

When getting rid of unwanted items, many people don’t properly recycle them, Germany’s Federal Environment Agency (UBA) says.