Comments on: No Impact Week, Day 1 – Sunday: Consumption

By: Elena Milan

Elena Milan — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:25:00 +0000

The sharing economy is alternative approach to hyper-consumerism. What really matters is not ownership of things but access to things. Trust is a key factor to develop the sharing economy.

By: Luke Lombard

Luke Lombard — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:37:45 +0000

this is a good article, and i found this works for me to follow things.

By: Lizbeth

Lizbeth — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:37:48 +0000

I want to share a tip that works for me to reduce consumption. When going with my friends to the mall, I leave my credit cards at home and instead put $20 in my wallet. This way I don't give in to temptation when 'must have' things are on sale.

By: JoAnne

JoAnne — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:00:32 +0000

I have replaced some of my shopping time with visiting my friends who I don't see very much. Shopping is enjoyable for me but unpacking things when I get home brings mixed feelings. Do I really need all this stuff? But I never regret visiting my friends.

By: ALex WOrk

ALex WOrk — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:36:00 +0000

I gave up eating out over the course of a month and was stunned by how much money I saved. Not too mention by buying from local farmer’s markets I was also leaving less of a footprint.