Most of the people working in the charity shops are volunteers.Charity shops a

Most of the people working in the charity shops are volunteers.Charity shops are often popular with people who are frugal.Environmentalists may prefer buying second-hand goods as this uses fewer natural resources and would do less damage to the environment,in part because the goods are usually collected locally.In addition,reusing second-hand items is a form of recycling,and thus reduces the amount of waste going to landfill sites.Second-hand goods are considered to be quite safe.The health risk of buying used clothing is very low.Washing purchased items in hot water is just one of the several ways to eliminate the risk of contracting infectious diseases.