But for one Montreal woman, buying something as simple as a postage stamp posed a huge challenge due to a resolution she made at the start of 2020. This time last year, graphic designer Rachael Seatvet decided that she would avoid buying anything new for a full 12 months. On her site, launched Jan. 1, 2021, Seatvet details how she got each item and, in some cases, what she traded for it. "COVID made it a little more difficult to go to any thrift stores which was previously how I got all of my used items." However, she plans to continue her project into 2021, with a few exceptions for independent local businesses.

Source: CBC News January 03, 2021 12:56 UTC