Declutter responsibly

As a guide to decluttering home decor, items you should consider removing completely and not purchase again include: decorative sculptures/ objects, wall clocks, candles, paintings, pictures and decorative table settings. Other home decor items such as trays, bowls, fabric throws, curtains, baskets, rugs, vases and cushions, typically perform a function, so keep these items but ensure you only keep what you use.

If you want to know where to donate books, I have listed quite a number of options for you to consider, from local schools and women’s shelters to online groups and marketplaces. There are also a number of charities in Australia that rely on book donations – some of these may have an office close to you. I have included the locations of some of these below. There are of course options to sell books you no longer need. If you have books on hand that are in bad condition, there is the DIY route. But to be honest, holding onto the extra clutter for a DIY that you would never get around to doing isn’t helpful so you are best to dispose of the books responsibly. Thinking beyond what to do with books after decluttering, there are some sustainable living practices that can be adopted moving forward.

Where To Donate Items You No Longer Need I think the 5 R’s are a good model to follow when it comes to waste management. If you don’t know what they are, they are (in order):  Refuse is about saying no to unnecessary items – excess packaging, free items you really didn’t need, items you