Re eco, my take on it is to buy quality stuff second hand, use it for as long as possible, then repair and use some more, and sell it instead of binning it.
Umbrella has been somewhat unused since the arrival of small people, holding hands pushing pram...
Yeah think that's a sensible approach, although i usually donate them. I do often get a good few years out of my coats so no too worried about a reasonable investment
Get an umbrella if it's really pissing down?
Re eco, my take on it is to buy quality stuff second hand, use it for as long as possible, then repair and use some more, and sell it instead of binning it.