Many Happy Returns and . . .

While yesterday was officially my Merry Decompression Day, I did have to get out and run a few errands.  One trip to Rural King reminded me of something else the 26th of December is:  DREADED RETURNS DAY!

According to market research firm IHL there are an estimated $642.6 billion in annual returns from consumers globally, while a study from Shorr Packaging suggests eCommerce return rates account for more than 30% of total eCommerce sales.

Some leading causes of these returns include unwanted gifts, defective merchandise, wrong sizes/items, return fraud, and buyer’s remorse.

Of course, that's a lot of "stuff" kept, too.  A lot.  So, what do do with all the boxes the stuff came in and what do do with all the old stuff that the new stuff is replacing?

Here's one interesting solution;  Goodwill offers donors a convenient method for donating clothing and household items using participating retailers' boxes and free shipping via the Give Back Box.

How The Give Back Box Works

1) Open Your Box

Goodwill Industries International partners with a number of leading online retailers to offer the Give Back Box and strengthen our mission of creating jobs in communities across North America.

[Goodwill’s site list retailers that are participating]

2) Pack Your Box
Gather the clothing and small household items in your household and pack them securely in your box.

3) Send Your Box

Visit GiveBackBox.com to generate and print a label to mail your donations to Goodwill for free. You can drop off your package at a local UPS store or notify your local United States Postal Service representative of your parcel.

Check out GiveBackBox.com for their unique and inspiring story.

Many Happy Returns and Many Happy Donations!

Carpe Diem Life,
David Kuhn

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