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Sustainability First: A History Lesson In Upcycling

LONG ISLAND, BAHAMAS – While the mantra of reuse, reduce, and recycle may seem like a 21st-century phrase, that was often the only option for many in years gone by. 

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LONG ISLAND, BAHAMAS – While the mantra of reuse, reduce, and recycle may seem like a 21st-century phrase, that was often the only option for many in years gone by. 

Sheena Cartwright is the attendant at the Long Island Museum and in the times before mass production and the emergence of home goods stores, she says Long Islanders had to get creative.

While we’re not advocating for the return to wompers, consider how long-lasting your household items may be, and how you might be able to find a sustainable alternative.

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