Frugal Chinese woman only uses second-hand products including soap, towels, lipstick

A young woman in eastern China has been living an ultra frugal lifestyle for seven years, using only second-hand items, including towels, soap and lipstick.

Su Yige, 26, from Shanghai, believes that resource conservation brings her greater happiness.

She told the mainland media outlet Yit that both her parents are highly resource conscious.

“They do not waste water in the bathhouse and never accept unnecessary freebies at the supermarket,” she said.

From clothes, furniture and plants to tableware and lipstick, Su always opts for second-hand items.

  

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