thrifting When one visits several different thrift shops, second-hand shops, and vintage clothing stores in the hopes of buying several items of cheap and unusual clothing and other items. One usually does this with friends. "Hey, where did you get that weird top?" "Oh, I found it while thrifting, it was only a dollar ." 5 Incredible Benefits of Thrift Shopping Reduce waste. Shopping at a local thrift store is a simple and easy way to go green! ... Curate a one-of-a-kind wardrobe. ... Score high-quality goods at low prices. ... Find your next DIY project. ... Support the community. Thrifting is good for the environment. Thrifting is gentler on the environment by reducing pollution and waste. The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothes PER YEAR. That adds up to around 26 BILLION pounds of clothing going right to landfills.