Student-run thrift shop creates a less-is-more solution

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April 16, 2018
By Brock

As each spring semester comes to an end, most college students are eager to move on to summer internships, jobs and activities. Packing and moving items collected throughout the year can become a burden as most students would rather leave with less – including appliances, clothing, furniture and even school supplies. However, leaving these items behind can create copious amounts of waste. One University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student organization is ready to provide a sustainable solution to this challenge: Carolina Thrift. This group of students recently received a Dreamers-Who-Do sponsorship from Innovate Carolina.

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