With camera technology improving all the time even as prices are falling, it seems that most of us have an older, no longer wanted camera or two sitting around the house. Instead of throwing yours into the garbage or recycling it, you can always donate it to a child and watch with satisfaction as another “camera buff” is born and begins to flourish.
Although that 5 year old digicam sitting on your shelf is yesterday’s technology, it probably still works quite well. Chances are you know a kid that would love to have it, and by giving it away you’ll be keeping it out of the landfill while putting a working camera into the hands of someone who will put it to good use.
There are plenty of kids from needy families who have dreams just as big as our own but have no money with which to make them a reality. Find one who would appreciate receiving your used camera and who knows, you just might change a life for the better.
And oh, the same goes for your used and dated photography books, magazines and manuals as well. Instead of throwing them out with the garbage, pass them along to someone else. You’re sure to feel better and they’ll be happy to get your hand-me-downs!
About the author: Kim Neelin has been taking photographs since she was 11 years old, and she has never forgotten the feelings of empowerment and joy she felt when she received her very first camera.
Credits: Photo courtesy of Gary Scott.