Every time someone trades in a phone, picks a refurbished laptop over a new one or buys thrifted clothes online, they are supporting a growing circular economy — a system where used items are given a second life instead of going into a landfill. This growing trend is good for the environment, but it also […] The post Unlocking the circular economy: research maps the hidden economics of resale, rebates and ‘green’ shopping appeared first on UT San Antonio Today .