Eye Opener: Junk on the Brain

PART 1

Antiques/Antiquing: any work of art, piece of furniture, decorative object, or the like, created or produced in a former period, or, according to U.S. customs laws, 100 years before date of purchase. To shop for or collect antiques.
Junk/Junking: anything that is regarded as worthless, meaningless, or contemptible; trash. To cast aside as junk; discard as no longer of use; scrap.
Flea market: a market, often outdoors, consisting of a number of individual stalls selling old or used articles, curios and antiques, cut-rate merchandise, etc.

Thrift shop: A shop that sells used articles, especially clothing, as to benefit a charitable organization
Upcycling: involves processing used materials into new products, or the re-use of a product with crippled functionality for alternative purposes, to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfilling) by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production, with the intent of creating a product of higher quality design and artistic value.
Resale shop: They usually sell mainly second-hand goods donated by members of the public, and are often staffed by volunteers. Because the items for sale were obtained for free, and business costs are low, the items can be sold at very low prices.

PART 2

1. They have to do with environmental health because instead of these things being thrown away, they are donated, resold, reused, and recycled. Saves energy and helps the needy.
2. Antiques: Canal Park Antique Center 310 S Lake Ave Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 720-3940
Junking: Junk My Car 1-877-586-5692
Flea market: Studebaker Drivers Club Swap Meet Flea Market and Classic Car Show Lake Superior College, 2101 Trinity Road Duluth, MN 55811
Thrift Shop: Goodwill 4883 Miller Trunk Hwy Hermantown , MN 55811 (218) 727-0001
Upcycling: I couldn't find anywhere that has upcycling, but I found this cool short article about it :)
Resale Shop: Plato's Closet  5115 Burning Tree Rd Ste 315C Duluth , MN 55811 (218) 733-9455
3. I have used some of these things, most of which are Thrift shops like Goodwill or Savers, or resale shops like Plato's Closet. I have gone antiquing with my friend's parents or my grandparents before, but it's not something I do regularly. I also donate my old clothing to these types of places so I'm not throwing them away. I'm helping the company, and helping the commuity.

PART 3

I really like this Paris Themed Necklace. I thought it was very creative and pretty as well. I would never think to make something like that!
I also thought this Light Bulb project was cute. Good way of reusing an old light bulb by planting flowers in it!
This edible centerpiece was super cool. I love food and finding creative ways to use it and display it are very interesting!

That is a very cool website and I like how creative people can be!