Shopping Sustainably with 217Flea

Are you in on the thrifting trend? You should be, and 217Flea is making it easy! Terri talks with Emily at 217Flea and Resistance Threads on her very popular markets, how she managed to get students off campus, and why shopping for used clothing is so important for social, environmental, and economic purposes.

 

Stay tuned in for ideas on how to spend your spring break weekend in the Champaign-Urbana area.

 

Listen at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast.

 

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

 

Show links:

• Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/
• Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/
• 217Flea: https://217flea.com/
• Resistance Threads: https://www.facebook.com/p/Resistance-Threads-61574054032432/
• IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament: https://legendsplayhere.com/
• Lucky Dog 5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Champaign/LuckyDogChampaign
• The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade: https://mix945.com/2026/02/12/its-official-again/
• Embroidery 101 Workshop: https://thetwistedcoloringbook.com/products/embroidery-101-march-14-2026
• Community Seed Exchange: https://www.facebook.com/people/PondStreet/100092404190488/
• Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
• Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events

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