Singapore, Jan. 25 -- Getting rid of second-hand items used to be a quick trip to unload bags at the nearest Salvation Army booth, but more people are now utilising technology to find a new home and owner for their pre-loved things.
This allows donors to know exactly where their items are going, giving rise to a sense of satisfaction, and also plays into an increasing awareness of recycling, say sociologists.
The term "blessing" has also become synonymous with the word "donating" on various social media platforms, where users "bless" items to others.
Various mediums, such as online marketplace platform Carousell as well as Facebook groups, have seen more people offering up their items for donation. Organisations which look for donors ...