Everyone is saying that "green is the new black". What they mean is that it pays to purchase gently worn or recycled items from charity shops. In fact, it's the latest trend among many people, old and young, throughout the UK. On top of being trendy, consumers can also beat the credit crunch that may prevent them from buying new. A recent study has shown that charity shop profits hit a very high mark last year as consumers hunted through second hand shops for bargains. Shops benefiting charities seem to be collecting the most, with more than £500 million. The Salvation ... Full Story

