Article created by: Ingrida Jasiukevičiūtė

In the era of overconsumption, it’s rare to see people holding onto their belongings for an extended amount of time. For example, nowadays, an article of clothing is worn on average 7 times before being discarded. That’s not nearly enough to wear down a high-quality garment, which means we’re getting rid of perfectly fine things and contributing to pollution in the process. However, there are still some people who don’t mind the rugged appearance of their belongings and use them until they can no longer serve them, saving our planet from unnecessary waste. 

In today’s list, the Bored Panda team has gathered many of these instances to remind us all that if an item is old or has lost most of its visual appeal, it doesn’t necessarily mean we have to throw it away (as long as it’s functioning perfectly fine, of course). Scroll down to find dearly loved things that got worn over time below, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that impress you the most.

While you're at it, make sure to check out a conversation with Stacy Savage, founder of Zero Waste Strategies, an environmental consulting firm, who kindly agreed to share a few tips on how we can make our belongings serve us longer.

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#1

This Dog Statue Is All Worn Out Where People Touch It

Statues of a person pouring water and a dog over a well, symbolizing change over time.

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    Gilly And I Were Inseparable Since I Was Born, She’s 27 Years Old And Very Well Worn

    Colorful caterpillar toy showing drastic change over time with wear and tear.

    I took her out of my closet the other day to show my 5 year old son and he cried when I showed him what she used to look like.

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    #3

    Our Local Barber Has Been In Business For As Long As I Can Remember. The Metal Floor Is Worn Down Where He Walks Round The Only Chair Each Day.

    Barber chair with worn floor, showing drastic changes from frequent use over time.

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    #4

    This Is A Real Knife That Is Used By The Fish Cutter At My Current Job. He's Been Using It For 35 Years

    A worn-out knife with a beige handle on a kitchen surface, representing things that changed drastically over time.

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    #5

    The Old Floor Of A Pizza Place Reveals Itself In Front Of The Counter

    Colorful mosaic tile repair on an old checkered floor, showcasing drastically changed patterns over time.

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    The Worn Path In The Middle Of This Old Wooden Boardwalk

    Rustic wooden path through marshland at sunset, illustrating how things change over time.

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    Way Too Long Braille Text

    Braille inscription on a metal plaque, demonstrating how things change drastically over time.

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    #8

    My Cat's Toy After A Year Of Use

    Colorful pom-pom toy, worn over time, with faded colors and frayed edges, demonstrating drastic changes in used items.

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    #9

    In Machining We Use Brass Hammers So We Don't Damage Parts Made From Steel. We Get A New Hammer Every Year Or So

    Five worn hammers with red and yellow handles, showing changes over time.

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    Grandma's Garden Knife

    Two knives on a textured surface, one pristine with a red handle and the other worn with a purple handle, showing change over time.

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    Oven Brush After 20 Months In My Bakery

    New and worn Chef Master grill brushes, illustrating changes over time.

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    #12

    The Original Key On My 1996 Subaru. 313k Miles

    Close-up of an old Subaru key among various keys, illustrating how commonly used items change drastically over time.

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    #13

    My Phone, Bought In 2015. I'm Still Using It. Not Far From Celebrating His 10th Birthday

    Old Nokia phone with worn buttons, showcasing how technology has drastically changed over time.

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    #14

    What Could The Password Be?

    Keypad lock on a wall, a modern security device representing things that changed drastically over time.

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    #15

    I Grind My Teeth So Hard At Night That I’m Wearing Through My Night Guard

    Worn dental mouthguard on a textured gray fabric, illustrating change over time.

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    #16

    These Cooking Spoons Are 60 Years Old And Still In Use By My Mother

    Worn wooden spoons over a pot, highlighting most used kitchen items that changed drastically over time.

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    #17

    Same Ball, 3 Years Of Play Difference

    A dog looking at two worn blue balls, highlighting changes over time.

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    #18

    The Sleeve For My Mom's Work ID, She Said She Hadn’t Taken It Out In 10+ Years

    Old, worn-out ID badge holder with faded image; example of a used thing that changed drastically over time.

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    #19

    My Broom Is Getting A Bit Short

    A handmade broom with worn bristles against a background of green plants, illustrating changes in commonly used items.

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    #20

    My Cutlery Used To Be Gold-Coloured But Has Turned Iridescent Over Time

    Organized cutlery in a wooden drawer, showcasing drastically changed finishes over time.

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    My Boot Soles After Two Years Of Almost Daily Use In A Farm

    Worn-out shoe soles showing drastic change over time on grass background.

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    #22

    Rip After Almost 20 Years Of Daily Use

    Worn green Jansport backpack showing signs of heavy use and drastic changes over time.

    This thing has been a high school bag, college bag, gym bag, take stuff to work every day bag, and it is my personal item when I fly (has to fit under the seat).

    It felt so unceremonious to just discard it, so I thought I would share it with someone folks that can appreciate it before I send it off.

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    #23

    My Old 54 Mm Skateboard Wheels Next To My New 54 Mm Skateboard Wheels

    Hand holding two skateboard wheels, comparing new versus worn, illustrating drastic changes over time.

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    #24

    My Old Trowel I Use For Stonework And A New One

    Two worn masonry trowels with red handles on a concrete surface, illustrating change over time.

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    Thought You Folks Might Appreciate The Wear On My Father-In-Law's Key Chain After Years Of Bumping Into The Dashboard

    Metallic keychain depicting a moose and landscape, symbolizing how things change drastically over time.

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    #26

    10 Years Of Accidentally Dropping Keys

    Corkboard with keys and weathered wooden floor showcasing changed items over time.

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    #27

    Exact Same Model

    New and worn Felco tool holsters on wooden background, showing drastic change in appearance over time.

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    #28

    7 Year Old Ice Scoop vs. Brand New

    Old and new metal scoops on a marble countertop, illustrating drastic changes over time in frequently used items.

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    #29

    The Amount Of Wear On This Disney World Hook

    A close-up of a well-used brass lock and hook on a wooden door, demonstrating change over time.

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    #30

    Finally Replaced My Water Pressure Gauge

    New and rusted pressure gauges on paper showing drastic change over time.

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    Gate Wheel Carved Into Pier

    Weathered wooden deck with a white gate and a sign, illustrating the change over time of heavily used surfaces.

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    #32

    I've Worn These Shoes For 4 Months

    Worn brown shoe heel showing signs of change over time, illustrating everyday items' drastic transformations.

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    #33

    The Area Of This Door Is Well Worn By People Unlocking It

    Worn door latch with visible groove, showcasing change over time from frequent use.

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    #34

    Replaced The Cats’ Scratching Post

    Grey cat balancing on worn-out and new scratching posts in a living room, showcasing drastic changes over time.

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    #35

    Optometrist's Floor After Years Of Chair Rolling

    Worn office floor with chair and legs in sneakers, illustrating drastic changes over time.

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    #36

    Never Mute

    Black TV remote control in hand, highlighting technology changes over time.

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    So A Few Weeks Ago I Posted About My Skate Shop’s Screwdriver That Was Used For Grip Tape On A Skateboard. Well After 7 Years Of Use, It Finally Broke Yesterday!

    Worn skate tool on carpet and person holding it, showcasing drastic change in condition.

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    #38

    Finally Figured Out What My Comfort Object Used To Look Like

    Worn plush toy showing drastic changes over time compared to its original condition.

    Slept with this stuffed bunny pretty much every day of my life (I’m almost 30), he was a gift to my mom from a friend back in the 80s. I never knew what he looked like originally. Finally found a listing on eBay that shows his original state.

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    #39

    This Old Photograph Seems To Have Peeled Entirely Away Only Where The Fish Are

    Old, torn photo showing two people, illustrating how things have changed drastically over time.

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    Scrub Daddy

    Worn dish scrubber with a smiley face, showcasing drastic changes over time on a textured countertop.


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